Gui Zhi Gan Cao Tang - 桂枝甘草湯 - Honey-Fried Licorice Decoction

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Ram. Cinnamomi	Gui Zhi	30g	Assists the Heart Yang, warms and facilitates the flow of Yang Qi in the chest, unblocks Yang, transforms Qi and thin mucus and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels. With Gan Cao, for palpitations and shortness of breath due to injured Yang of the chest.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata	Zhi Gan Cao	15g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moderates spasms and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

• Tonifies Qi

Syndromes

• Heart Qi Deficiency
• Deficient Qi due to excessive sweating with palpitations that respond favorably to pressure on the chest.

Clinical Manifestations

Palpitations Arrhythmia Sinus bradycardia Chest pain Shortness of breath Diminished vocal power

T: Pale and moist maybe clear bubbles on the surface C: Normal P: Deep and feeble with a possible cotton-like sensation between the skin and wall of the vessel

Treats

Cardiac arrhythmia Facial edema Neurosis

Palpitations Dyspnea

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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