Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang by Blue Poppy’s Great Nature Classics
is a formula that comes from Zhang Zhong-jings late Han dynasty Shan Han Lun
(Treatise on Damage [Due to] Cold).
Within this formula, Bai Shao (Radix Alba Paeoniae) nourishes the blood and
enriches yin, emolliates the liver and stops pain.
Mixfried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) supplements the qi. Together, these two
medicinals harmonize the liver and spleen and nourish the sinews.
This formula is typically added to other formulas when there is spasm of the
sinews and/or abdominal pain.
Actions: Supplements the blood and emolliates the liver, relaxes urgency (or
cramping) and stops pain.
Pattern: Liver blood vacuity
Chinese Symptomology: Pain in the calves with Blood Deficiency or injury to the
Yin.
Western Symptomology: Spasms of the calves; abdominal muscle spasms; pain in
the abdomen and back; irritability; mild chills; cramps in the hands.
Suggested Use:
Adults take 3 capsules 2 times per day or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang Ingredients in 3 capsules:
Bai Shao (Radix Alba Paeoniae) 535.5 mg
Mixfried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) 214.5 mg