芍药甘草汤

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

Explanation

Shao Yao: Astringing the liver to alleviate pain.

Gan Cao: Removing heat and toxic material, coordinating the actions of all the other ingredients, getting together with Bai Shao to relieve spasm and pain.

Effect

Harmonize the liver and spleen to alleviate pain.

Administration

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.