Literature and Application Research on Shaoyao Gancao Decoction in Treating Constipation
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2017.03.003
- VernacularTitle:芍药甘草汤治疗便秘的文献及应用研究
- Author:
Feiye ZHU
1
;
Yu DU
;
Guanqun XIE
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学分析测试中心 杭州 310053
- Keywords:
constipation;
Shaoyao Gancao decoction;
Paeonia lactiflora;
glycyrrhiza;
dosage;
literature research;
clinical application
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2017;41(3):186-188
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Objective] To study the basis of treating constipation with Shaoyao Gancao Decoction.[Method] Ancient and modern herbal and experience of famous doctors literature of Shaoyao Gancao decoction,Shaoyao(Peony) and Gancao(licorice) are reviewed and summed up.[Results] Shaoyao(Peony) and Gancao(licorice) themself have a certain purgative effect.Shaoyao is good at regulating abdominal qi and blood,"removing blood stasis and lump accumulation",eliminating abdominal evil,and thus plays a laxative effect.Gancao is good at detoxification,eliminating the toxin of stool,and thus plays a antitoxic and laxative effect.For constipation Shaoyao Gancao decoction is composed of raw Shaoyao and raw Gancao at a ratio of 3:1 to 2:1,and the general amount of raw Shaoyao is about 30g.[Conclusion]Shaoyao Gancao decoction has a good laxative effect,alone or its modified is suitable for a variety of constipation syndrome types.
