Shao Yao Gan Cao Capsules

Nourishes blood, fluids, and yin to relieve pain. Harmonizes the liver and spleen 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. This formula comes from Zhang Zhong-jings late Han dynasty Shan Han Lun (Treatise on Damage [Due to] Cold). This two-herb classical formula is used to relieve muscle cramps, spasms, and cramping pain throughout the body. It nourishes the Blood and Yin fluids that keep muscles and tendons supple, while relaxing tense, spasming tissues. Ingredients Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 6-30g Nourishes the Blood, preserves Yin, softens the Liver and alleviates pain. With Bai Shao, Regulates the Liver and Spleen and nourishes the sinews. With Zhi Gan Cao for abdominal pain due to disharmony between the Liver and Stomach and muscle spasms, especially in the calf, due to Blood Deficiency. Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao 6-20g Tonifies and augments the Qi of the Middle Jiao, especially that of the Spleen.