Gan Mai Da Zao Tang (Licorice, Wheat and Jujube) is a gentle classical formula first recorded around 1,800 years ago. It is traditionally used to nourish the Heart, calm the spirit and harmonise the Middle Jiao.
Traditional actions in Chinese medicine:
- Nourishes the Heart
- Calms the Shen (spirit)
- Harmonises the Middle Jiao
- Tonifies Spleen Qi
Traditionally used for:
- Low mood, sadness and tearfulness
- Restlessness and worry
- Mood swings and irritability around the menopause
- Disturbed sleep linked to emotional strain
Not a substitute for medical care. If low mood lasts more than two weeks, or you have just had a baby and feel low, please speak to your GP or public health nurse.
Please note: Please speak to one of our practitioners before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition. This product is not a substitute for medical care.
If you have any questions, call us or book a free consultation with one of our Chinese medicine herbalists in Dublin 4 or Dún Laoghaire.
Gan Mai Da Zao Wan / Calm & Settle / 甘麦大枣
Rx, Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao
Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi, clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity, moderates spasms and alleviates pain.
Fr. Tritici Levis Xiao Mai
Nourishes Heart Qi and eliminate irritability to treat irritability, restlessness and insomnia as in restless organ disorder.
With Gan Cao and Da Zao, for emotional disorders, disorientation, emotional instability, and irritability due to mild Deficiency of the Spleen Qi and Heart Blood.
(Sm. Tritici Levis) (Fu Xiao Mai)
(Substitutes for Xiao Mai in some sources.)
Fr. Jujube Da Zao
Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood and calms the Spirit.
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