Gan+Mai+Da+Zao+Tang+(Licorice,+Wheat,+and+Jujube+Decoction)

Gan Mai Da Zao Tang (Licorice, Wheat, and Jujube Decoction)
 * Category:** Calm the Spirit
 * Preparation:** Decoct w/ water
 * Function:** Nourishes the heart, calms the spirit, and harmonizes the middle burner
 * Indications:** Disorientation, frequent attacks of melancholy and crying spells, inability to control oneself, restless sleep (sometimes w/ night sweats), frequent bouts of yawning, red tongue wit sparse coating, thin rapid pulse. In severe cases, the behavior and speech become abnormal.
 * Clinical Applications:** Hysteria, neurosis, menopausal syndrome, autonomic dysphonia, enuresis, and fever of unknown origin
 * Contraindications:** Patient with wheat allergy

**Ingredients:**
Gan Cao (9g.) Fu Xiao Mai (9-15g.) Da Zao (10pcs)

**Analysis:**
//Chief:// Fu Xiao Mai: sweet and slightly cool -Regulate and nourish heart Qi and Yin

//Deputy:// Gan Cao: nourish the heart and harmonize the middle jiao Da Zao: Tonify Qi and blood, strengthen the spleen

**Modifications:**
Severe deficient heat: Severe liver blood deficiency: + Suan Zao Ren Constipation: + Hei Zhi Ma, He Shou Wu Enuresis: + Sang Piao Xiao, Yi Zhi Ren, Tu Si Zi Sinus arrhythmias and a choppy pulse: + Dang Shen, Zi Shi Ying Mild case of schizophrenia: + Gui Zhi, Long Gu, Mu Li