Gan Mai Da Zao Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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甘麦大枣汤 · Gān Mài Dà Zǎo Tāng
A Jin Gui formula for Zang Zao (visceral agitation), classically described as sadness, tendency to cry, and acting as if possessed, from Heart Qi and fluid deficiency.
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- Formula Category
- Calm the Shen Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Qi Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish the Heart, calm the spirit, soften urgency
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Tonify Heart Qi, calm the spirit and relax visceral agitation
- Classical Source
- Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A Jin Gui formula for Zang Zao (visceral agitation), classically described as sadness, tendency to cry, and acting as if possessed, from Heart Qi and fluid deficiency.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for visceral agitation with unprovoked sadness and crying — a gentle sweet softening formula rather than strong Yin-Blood tonification.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Gan Mai Da Zao Tang | Suan Zao Ren Tang | Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan | Gui Pi Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish the Heart, calm the spirit, soften urgency | Nourish Blood, calm the spirit, clear heat | Nourish Yin and Blood, tonify the Heart, calm the spirit | Tonify Qi and Blood, strengthen Spleen, nourish the Heart |
| Formula Category | Calm the Shen Formulas | Calm the Shen Formulas | Calm the Shen Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Qi Deficiency | Blood Deficiency | Yin Deficiency | Qi Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Anxiety Restlessness ·Insomnia ·Emotional Depression | Insomnia ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Night Sweats | Insomnia ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Palpitations ·Dry Mouth & Throat | Insomnia ·Fatigue & Low Energy ·Poor Appetite ·Anxiety Restlessness |
| Main Herbs | Licorice Root ·Light Wheat ·Jujube / Chinese Date | Sour Jujube Seed ·Poria / Hoelen ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Licorice Root | Raw Rehmannia Root ·Ginseng Root ·Scrophularia Root ·Salvia Root ·Poria / Hoelen | Ginseng Root ·Astragalus Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Sour Jujube Seed |
| Classical Source | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | She Sheng Mi Pou (Ming dynasty) / classical Heart-Yin tonic tradition | Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang softens and calms for Zang Zao. Suan Zao Ren Tang nourishes Liver Blood for deficiency insomnia. Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan deeply nourishes Heart Yin. Gui Pi Tang tonifies Spleen-Heart for overthinking.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.