Gan+Cao,+Zhi+Gan+Cao+(Licorice,+Baked+Licorice)

[[image:gan-cao.jpg align="right"]]Gan Cao/Zhi Gan Cao (Licorice/Baked Licorice) ["Sweet Herb"]
Category: Herbs to Tonify Qi Nature : Neutral Flavors: Sweet Channels: **HT, LU, SP, ST <-primaries [all 12 channels]**

Functions: **Tonify Spleen Qi**; Moisten the Lung & eliminate phegm to stop cough; relax muscles to relieve pain; clear heat & clean toxin; coordinate herbs & reduce side effects for some herbs Indications: 1. Poor appetite, loose stool, shortness of breath, palpitation & fatigue due to Spleen Qi deficiency 2. Cough & difficult breathing **[moistens the Lung]** 3. Sore throat, carbuncles & boils [unprepared] 4. Poisoning from foods & herbs, antidote for toxicity **[Harmonizing agent]** 5. Spasm & pain in the epigastric & abdominal regions & limbs

Dosage: 2-10g.

Contra: Distention in the epigastric & abdominal region due to accumulation of dampness in middle Jiao. Do not use with Gan Sui, Da Ji, Yuan Hua or Hai Zao