Historical Evolution and Modern Research on Shaoyao Gancaotang
10.13422/j.cnki.syfjx.20200347
- VernacularTitle:芍药甘草汤的历史沿革与现代研究
- Author:
Yuan-zhang QU
1
;
Sheng-jun MA
2
;
Guang-wei ZHU
1
;
Lin-chun WAN
3
;
Bo SUN
1
;
Ya-jing LI
4
;
Jie GUO
5
;
Teng-teng XU
1
;
A-qian CHANG
1
;
Gang LI
6
;
Lin-yong YANG
6
;
Bao-guo LI
7
Author Information
1. Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
2. School of Food Sciences and Pharmacy, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi 830052, China
3. Jiangxi Institute for Drug Control, Nanchang 330029, China
4. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China
5. Tianjin University of TCM, Tianjin 300193, China
6. China Medico Corporation, Tianjin 300301, China
7. Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ji'nan 250355, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
Shaoyao Gancaotang;
famous classical formulas;
relieving spasm and pain;
historical evolution;
clinical application;
pharmacology and efficacy;
Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases
- From:
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae
2020;26(6):216-225
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Shaoyao Gancaotang, first seen in Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases, is composed of Paeoniae Radix Alba and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma Praeparata cum Melle in equal proportion.It has the functions of preserving Yin to nourish blood, harmonizing liver and spleen, relieving spasm and pain.This formula is applied in leg and foot spasm and abdominal pain caused by blood deficiency, body fluid consuming and the unmoistened muscles and veins.It has been highly praised and used by medical experts throughout the ages and has extended its application scope.Modern pharmacological studies have shown that Shaoyao Gancaotang has significant effects in antispasmodic, analgesic, antitussive and other areas, and is used to treat spastic diseases, painful diseases, inflammatory diseases and so on.This paper will systematically elaborate the historical evolution, compatibility analysis, pharmacological and pharmacodynamic studies, modern clinical application of Shaoyao Gancaotang, in order to provide theoretical basis and reference for the development of this famous classical formula.
