Formula

Gan Mai Da Zao Tang

Licorice & Jujube Combination | 甘麦大枣汤

Also known as:

Licorice Wheat and Jujube Decoction , Liquiruce Wheat and Jujube combination , Mai Gan Da Zao Tang

Gan Mai Da Zao Tang

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Actions

Nourishes the Heart, Calms the Mind, Harmonizes the Middle Burner, Relaxes tension, Tonifies Spleen Qi

Category

Formulas that nourish the Heart and calm the Mind

Key Ingredients

Fu Xiao Mai

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Ingredients in Gan Mai Da Zao Tang

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Fu Xiao Mai
Fu Xiao Mai

Light wheats

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart
Parts Used The dried fruits
Role in Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Fu Xiao Mai is light and extends outwards towards the Exterior. It penetrates the Heart Channel to preserve its Body Fluids. The "Inner Classic" associates wheat with the Heart, and Sun Si Miao believed that it nourishes Heart Qi. Typically used for managing spontaneous and night sweats, this characteristic is employed in this context to regulate the dispersion of the ethereal and corporeal souls.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
In general Gan Cao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs."

In the context of Gan Mai Da Zao Tang, it is used because it nourishes the Heart, tonifies the Qi, and harmonizes the Middle Burner. It also clears Heat.
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Da Zao
Da Zao

Jujube dates

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
In general Da Zao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi. Tonifies the Blood. Calms the Shen (spirit). Moderates the actions of other herbs in formula."

In the context of Gan Mai Da Zao Tang, it is used because it augments the Qi and moistens internal Dryness. It also clears Heat.
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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

Gan Mai Da Zao Tang is classified as a calming formula, It is for patterns such as Heart Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation, Mood disturbance from Heart disharmony or Restless Organ Syndrome. It is primarily used to treat "Zang Zao" (hysteria), which is characterized by symptoms such as mental disorientation, frequent sadness with a tendency to cry, an inability to control oneself, irritability, restless sleep, abnormal behavior, frequent yawning, a pale red tongue with little coating, and a fine, rapid pulse.

Clinically, Gan Mai Da Zao Tang is often used to treat conditions such as hysteria, menopause syndrome, neurasthenia, and children's night crying, especially in cases attributed to Heart Yin Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that nourish the Heart and calm the Mind

Main Actions

  • Nourishes the Heart
  • Calms the Mind
  • Harmonizes the middle burner
  • Relaxes tension

Formula Origin

Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (220 AD)

Formula Description

Gan Mai Da Zao Tang is a 3-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Light Wheats (Fu Xiao Mai) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 220 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that nourish the Heart and calm the Mind. Its main actions are: 1) nourishes the Heart and 2) calms the Mind.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Gan Mai Da Zao Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Heart Blood Deficiency, Heart Yin Deficiency or Heart Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as general anxiety disorder, hysteria or schizophrenia for instance.