Gan Cao

 

 

Channels: Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach

Flavors: sweet, neutral

 

Tonifies Spleen and augments qi, moistens Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops coughing, moderates spasm and alleviates pain, clears heat and relives fire toxicity

 

Good for: moderates spasms, and alleviates pain, moistens lungs, resolves phlegm, stops cough, canker type sores and ulcerations, shortness of breath, low energy, loose stools. Often used in combination with Bai Shao for spasms.