Peony and Licorice Combination (shao yao gan cao tang)

 

Details of Peony and Licorice Combination
Bai shao's sour taste relaxes the Liver which alleviates muscle spasms.

Bai shao's sour taste relaxes the Liver which alleviates muscle spasms.

Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches

Alternative Names:

  • shao yao gan cao tang
  • paeonia and licorice combination
  • peony and licorice decoction
  • shao yao kan tsao tang
  • syakuyaku kanzo to
  • Shakuyaku Kanzo To

Notes: This formula is good for all muscle spasms and pain.
Pain Applications: Arthritis, Low Back Pain / Sciatica, Fibromyalgia
Ingredients:
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]

Recommended for these body types:
Hearty

Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Slightly Delicate

Slightly Delicate

Delicate

Delicate

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

Cool

Cool

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Read more about: Body Aches, Buy. Last updated 09/16/2009

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