Gan Cao

Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Radix

Properties: SWEET - NEUTRAL (Cooked = Warm)
Dosage: 2-12g.
Meridian: ALL 12 Meridians MAINLY= HEART, LUNG, SPLEEN, STOMACH

-tonify spleen & stomach Qi – digestive disorders
-moisten lung – stops dry cough
-tonify heart Qi – regulates pulse -clears heat & toxic fire
-alleviates pain – stops spasms
-harmonize & moderates characteristics of other herbs
-antidote for toxicity
*easily causes bloating, don’t use with hypertension, edema

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press