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Zhi Gan Cao Tang 炙甘草汤
Honey-fried Licorice Decoction
Honey-fried Licorice Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun)
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Herb Name
Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)
Ren Shen (Ginseng) Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) E Jiao (Donkey hide gelatin) Huo Ma Ren (Cannabis seed) Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger) Da Zao (Jujube) |
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Preparation:
Prepare a standard decoction, crushing the Cannabis seed before decocting, and adding the gelatin to the strained decoction.
Traditionally is was prepared with half alcohol and half water (slightly more water). Today, if alcohol is used, 10mls is added at the end of decocting.
Function:
Nourishes Yin and Blood, Strengthens Qi
Use:
Fatigue, Emaciation with Palpitations, Anxiety, Shortness of Breath, dry mouth and throat, Pale tongue with an irregular, or very thin and weak pulse.
1. Palpitations with Anxiety
2. Irritability
3. Insomnia
4. Arrhythmia
5. Chronic Asthma
6. Emphysema
7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
8. Congestive Heart failure
Dose:
The above decoction is divided into 3 equal doses to be taken over the course of a day.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Unless there is marked Blood deficiency, Donkey Hide gelatin can be omitted, both due to the expense and the fact that many Westerners are vegetarian, or don't like the use of animal medicines.
2. Unless there is marked Qi deficiency, Codonopsis Dang Shen can replace Ginseng.
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