Shao Yao Gan Cao ShaoYaoGanCao Peony and Licorice Decoction 芍藥甘草丸 shao yao gan cao peony and licorice decoction

Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan - Peony and Licorice Decoction

芍藥甘草丸

Clinical Usage

  • Cramping and/or muscle spasms that are due to fluid deficiency.
  • Frozen shoulder, trigger finger.
  • General tightness or cramps especially along the tendons or ligaments.
  • Restless leg syndrome for patients who present with yin and blood deficiency as the primary cause.

Formula Combinations

Relationships
Related Products From Our Store (1)
Formulas Related by Clinical Functions

Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan is in the "Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen" group within the "Harmonize" category.

Other Formulas in "Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen" (13)

Other Formulas in "Harmonize" (14)

Common Formula Ingredients

Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan is generally comprised of the following 2 ingredients:

Bai Shao
Bai Shao
White Peony Root
  • Nourishes the blood and regulates menstrual problems due to blood deficiency (pale, lusterless complexion and nails) - menstrual dysfunction, vaginal discharge, uterine bleeding - very common herb for gynecological disorders (Si Wu Tang).
  • Calms liver yang, alleviates pain from constrained liver qi or disharmony between the liver and the spleen due to liver yang rising - cramping and spasms (limbs and abdomen), abdominal pain from dysentery, headache and dizziness.
  • Preserves yin, adjusts ying and wei levels - vaginal discharge and spermatorrhea, exterior wind-cold from deficiency with continuous sweating, spontaneous sweating, night sweats.
Bai Shao is also included in 38 formulas
Zhi Gan Cao
Honey Fried Licorice Root
  • This preparation increases the qi tonifying aspects of the heart and spleen along with its general harmonizing function within formulas.  See Gan Cao for complete information.
Zhi Gan Cao is also included in 21 formulas