Da Huang Gan Cao Tang - 大黄甘草湯 - Rhubarb And Licorice Decoction

English:	Rhubarb and Licorice Decoction
Also Known As:	Rhubarb and Licorice Combination

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. et Rz. Rhei	Da Huang	12g	Drains Heat and purges accumulations Drains Fire Clears Heat and eliminates Phlegm
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	3g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

• Unblocks the bowels
• Purges
• Harmonizes the Stomach
• Stops vomiting

Syndromes

• Intestinal Heat with Stomach Fire

Clinical Manifestations

Constipation Facial flushing Red eyes Vomiting

A bitter taste in the mouth T: Red with prickles C: Yellow P: Forceful and excess

Treats

Constipation Gastritis Vomiting during pregnancy Red eyes

Nausea/Vomiting Gastric distention Pediatric epilepsy

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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