Gan Cao 100 cap 500 milligrams

Gan Cao Capsules, 100ct

Unit Size: 100 caps (500mg each)

Potency: 5:1

Taste: Sweet - Bensky

Properties: Neutral

Contraindications: Contraindicated in those with distention and fullness of the chest and abdomen or vomiting from overabundant dampness - Bensky

Chinese Symptomology: Shortness of breath, lassitude, loose stools due to Spleen deficiency; Irregular or intermittent pulse and/or palpitations due to qi or blood deficiency; Cough, wheezing due to heat or cold in the Lungs; Painful spasms of the abdomen or legs (used with Bai Shao); Carbuncles, sores, sore throat due to fire toxin; toxic ingestion (used an antidote)

Actions: Tonifies the Spleen qi, moistens the Lungs, moderates urgency and toxicity, drains fire

Pattern: Spleen deficiency; Qi or blood deficiency; Heat or cold in the Lungs; Fire Toxicity

Channels Entered: All 12 Channels, but principally the Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach - Bensky

English name: Licorice Root, Glycyrrhiza