Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-Fried Licorice Decoction)
This formula comes from Zhang Zhong-jing’s late Han dynasty Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Damage [Due to] Cold). Our version is a 7:1 concentrated extract in a 750mg caplet.
Pattern Discrimination
Vacuity of qi, blood, yin and yang in cases where the heart and vessels are deprived of nourishment. Also used for vacuity taxation and lung wilting.
Ingredients
Sheng Di Huang (uncooked Rehmanniae Radix) |
675 mg |
Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus) |
225 mg |
Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix Praeparata) |
225 mg |
Huang Jing (Polygonati Rhizoma) |
180 mg |
Dan Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) |
180 mg |
Huo Ma Ren (Cannabis Semen) |
180 mg |
Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) |
157.5 mg |
Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) |
157.5 mg |
Mai Dong (Ophiopgonis Radix) |
112.5 mg |
Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix) |
112.5 mg |