Formulas that calm the spirit
Gan mai da zao tang
Licorice, Wheat and Jujube Decoction
- Chinese name
- 甘麦大枣汤
- Group
- Formulas that calm the spirit
- English name
- Licorice, Sprouted Wheat and Jujube Date Decoction
Calming, antispasmodic and nourishing.
Indications
Calming and antispasmodic, with a strengthening effect on the spleen. Alone or added to other formulas for stress, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia and cramps.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Licorice root (gan cao) | 9–12 g |
| Light wheat (fu xiao mai) | 30–50 g |
| Jujube (da zao) | 10–15 stuks |
- Tongue
- thin white coating
- Pulse
- thin and thready
Variations
- For stronger calming: add sour jujube seed, arborvitae seed, fu shen and albizia flower.