Sun Ten – Peony & Licorice (Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang)

Peony & Licorice Combination by Sun Ten, also known as Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang, is used for the pattern of Middle Burner-Deficient Qi and Yin-Deficient.

Western Symptomology:
• Agitation
• Chills-Slight
• Cold-Aversion
• Colic
• Extremities-Cold
• Irritability
• Muscle-Spasms
• Pain
• Pain-Abdominal
• Low back pain
• Spasms-Calf
• Sweating
• Throat-Dry
• Toothache
• Urination-Frequent
• Urination-Painful
• Vexation
• Vomiting

TCM Functions:
• Middle Burner-Deficient Qi
• Yin-Deficient

Bai Shao: peony root relieves painful spasms in abdomen, hands, and feet
Zhi Gan Cao: honey-fried licorice helps boost energy and relieve spasms

Ingredients: Chinese peony root without bark (shao yao), Chinese licorice root & rhizome (gan cao).

Suggested Use:
Dissolve 1 to 2 grams in a cup of hot water to make a tea 2 to 3 times daily.