Chinese: Zhi Gan Cao Tang
English: Honey-Fried Licorice Decoction
Source: Shanghanlun (Treatise on Cold Damage Diseases)
Pulse: irregular (bound), weak, fine
Tongue: shiny body, scanty coat
Abdomen: saijyoki
Indications: This herbal formula has been used for patients with following health conditions and symptoms:
- Palpitation
- Arrhythmia
- hyperthyroid
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Night sweat
- Constipation
There are many other health conditions that may respond well to this herbal formula, in particular patients exhibiting indicative traditional diagnostic signs and symptoms.