Shao+Yao+Tang+(Peony+Decoction)

Shao Yao Tang (Peony Decoction)
T: greasy, slightly yellow coat P: rapid, slippery
 * Category:** Clears Heat & Cool Blood [damp-heat in intestines w/ Qi & Blood stagnation]
 * Preparation:** Decoct with water.
 * Function:** Regulates and harmonizes the Qi and blood, clears heat, dries dampness, and resolves toxicity
 * Indications:** Abdominal pain, tenesmus, difficulty with defecation, diarrhea containing blood and pus simultaneously (equal amounts), burning sensation around the anus, bright red blood in stool, dark scanty urine.
 * Clinical Applications:** Bacillary or amebic dysentery, acute enteritis, ulcerative colitis
 * Contraindications:** Early stage of the disease w/ exterior symptoms, or chronic dysenteric disorders due to cold from deficiency

**Ingredients:**
Huang Lian (6-9g.) Huang Qin (6-12g.) Da Huang (9g.) Shao Yao (15-20g.) Dang Gui (6-9g.) - Dang Gui Wei often preferred Rou Gui (1.5-3g.) Mu Xiang (6g.) Bing Lang (6g.) Zhi Gan Cao (6g.)

**Analysis:**
//Chief://
 * Huang Lian, Huang Qin:** Resolves heat toxicity

//Deputy://
 * Da Huang:** drains heat toxins
 * Shao Yao, Dang Gui:** move blood, expel the pus, relax urgency, stop pain

//Assistant://
 * Rou Gui:** warm and move blood, balance other herbs
 * Mu Xiang, Bing Lang:** move Qi and eliminate stagnation

//Envoy://
 * Zhi Gan Cao:** harmonize

**Modifications:**
Heat has injured fluids w/ dry tongue coat: -Rou Gui Help recover middle Jiao: +Shan Zha, Shen Qu, Mai Ya Severe heat toxin: +Jin Yin Hua, Bai Tou Weng Severe bleeding: + Mu Dan Pi, Di Yu, Huai Hua Damp-heat toxin: +Di Yu, Huai Hua, Cang Zhu, Fu Ling, Sha Ren White pus: +Gan Jiang More severe dampness signs: +Cang Zhu, Fu Lng, Sha Ren