Gui Zhi Gan Cao Tang 桂枝甘草汤
Cinnamon twig and Licorice Decoction
TCM
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
Decoction
Strengthens Qi, Warms the Yang, Benefits the Heart
The source text intends this for excess sweating that damages Heart Qi resulting in Palpitations
Chest oppression, feeling Cold, responds better to warmth
1. Palpitations
2. Arrhythmias
3. Chest pain
4. Chest oppression
5. Shortness of Breath
a small cupful three times daily
Not used in Heat conditions
1. Shortness of breath add Apricot kernel Xing Ren
2. Palpitations, add Oyster shell (Mu Li) and Salvia Dan Shen
Similar Formulas:
When White Peony (Bai Shao), fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang) and Jujube (Da Zao) are added it forms Gui Zhi Tang.
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Cinnamon twig and Licorice Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
Herb NameGui Zhi (Cinnamon twig)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) |
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Preparation:
Decoction
Function:
Strengthens Qi, Warms the Yang, Benefits the Heart
Use:
The source text intends this for excess sweating that damages Heart Qi resulting in Palpitations
Chest oppression, feeling Cold, responds better to warmth
1. Palpitations
2. Arrhythmias
3. Chest pain
4. Chest oppression
5. Shortness of Breath
Dose:
a small cupful three times daily
Cautions:
Not used in Heat conditions
Modifications:
1. Shortness of breath add Apricot kernel Xing Ren
2. Palpitations, add Oyster shell (Mu Li) and Salvia Dan Shen
Similar Formulas:
When White Peony (Bai Shao), fresh Ginger (Sheng Jiang) and Jujube (Da Zao) are added it forms Gui Zhi Tang.
Back To DECOCTIONS
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures