Zhi Gan Cao Usages and Indications

• This preparation increases the qi tonifying aspects of the heart and spleen along with its general harmonizing function within formulas.  See Gan Cao for complete information.

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Zhi Gan Cao

• Dosage: 2-12g

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Our database contains 19 TCM Formulas where Zhi Gan Cao is generally used

B

• Ba Zhen Wan -Eight Treasure Combination (Tonify)
• Ba Zheng Wan -Eight Herb Powder for Rectification (Expel Dampness)
• Bu Fei Er Jiao Wan -Tonify the Lungs Formula with Gelatin (Treat Dryness)
• Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan -Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Formula (Tonify)

C

• Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang Wan -Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction (Release the Exterior)

E

• Er Chen Wan -Two Aged Herbs (Treat Phlegm)

F

• Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan -Aconite Regulate Middle Pills (Warm Interior Cold)

G

• Gui Pi Wan -Restore the Spleen Formula (Tonify)
• Gui Zhi Tang Wan -Cinnamon Twig Decoction (Release the Exterior)

H

• Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan -Agastache Powder to Correct the Qi (Expel Dampness)

R

• Ren Shen Yang Rong Wan -Ginseng Decoction to Nourish the Nutritive Qi (Tonify)

S

• Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan -Peony and Licorice Decoction (Harmonize)
• Si Jun Zi Tang Wan -Four Gentlemen Teapills (Tonify)
• Si Ni San Wan -Frigid Extremities Powder Pills (Harmonize)
• Si Ni Tang Wan -Frigid Extremities Formula (Warm Interior Cold)

W

• Wen Dan Wan -Warm the Gallbladder Formula (Treat Phlegm)

X

• Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Wan -Aucklandia, Amomi & Six Gentlemen Pills (Tonify)
• Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan -Minor Bupleurum Decoction (Harmonize)
• Xiao Yao Wan -Free and Easy Wanderer (Harmonize)

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