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Peony and Licorice Decoction

Pain in the calves with Blood Deficiency or injury to fluids This educational formula record links its documented ingredients and traditional context; it is not a prescribing recommendation.

Key reference facts

Formula type
classical
Actions
Softens the Liver; Nourishes the Blood; Nourishes Yin; Moderates painful spasms; Relieves pain; Harmonizes the Middle Jiao; Replenishes Body Fluids
Pattern terms
Pain in the calves with Blood Deficiency or injury to fluids; Cramps in the hands and abdominal pain that improves with pressure; Insufficiency of Yin and Yang; Disharmony between the Liver and Spleen
Safety note
CONTRAINDICATIONS Use caution for those with hypertension. HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS This formula may be effective in treating schizophrenia patients with neuroleptic-induced hyperprolactinemia. This formula has been shown to decrease paclitaxel-induced myalgia/arthralgia. This formula has been shown to be effective in treating menopausal symptoms induced by gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists without a negative effect on serum estradiol levels.

Related library records

Source reference: American Dragon ยท Peony and Licorice Decoction

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