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0513 甘麥大棗湯 (Gan Mai Da Zao Tang)

Licorice and Jujube Combinaton

Licorice, Wheat. and Jujube Decoction

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【Formulation】

Chinese Name	Pharmaceutical name	Pin Yin Name	English Name
甘草	Radix Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	Licorice
大棗	Fructus Jujubae	Da Zao	Jujube
浮小麥	Fructus Tritici	Fu Xiao Mai	Wheat

 

 

【Classic Literature Reference】

Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Chamber, 206).

Compiler: Zhang, Zhong-jingo

 

【Indications】

Traditional: Zang zao syndrome (restless organ disorder) due to Heart qi deficiency with Liver qi stagnation marked by hysteria, irritability, unprovoked sadness and crying spells, inability to control oneself, insomnia and weeping precipitated by very minor incidents; in more severe cases, manic behavior, frequent yawning, a red tongue with little coating, and a thready and rapid pulse.

 

Modern: Hysteria, neurasthenia, depression, epilepsy, insomnia, sleepwalking, menopausal syndrome, autonomic dystonia, and night crying in infants.

 

Zang Zao Syndrome due to Heart Qi Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation

 

 

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