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Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang

Chief

Shao Yao 12g (30-100g) "h:Bai Shao" is commonly used. Nourishes Blood & preserves Yin. Enter SP & softens Liv & alleviates pain.

Deputy

zhì gān cǎo 12g (10-30g) Augments middle burner qi, esp. Spleen Qi. Moderates urgency. With Shao Yao, regulates the relationship between the Liver and Spleen and nourishes the sinews and blood, which in turn stops spasms and pain.

Treats:

Pain in the calves with blood deficiency or injured fluids Bensky, pp. 344
- Irritability, Chills, Spasms of the calves