The efficacy and function of Zhigantang

Zhigancao Decoction is a commonly used prescription of traditional Chinese medicine, also known as Fumai Decoction. It is composed of Zhigancao, ginger, cassia twig, ginseng, raw rehmannia root, donkey-hide gelatin, Radix op, fructus cannabis and jujube. It has the functions of replenishing qi, nourishing yin and enriching yang and dredging meridians. Zhigancao Decoction is a famous prescription for treating cardiac palpitations in the treatise on febrile diseases. It uses raw rehmannia root, nourishing yin and nourishing blood, and is compatible with Zhigancao, ginseng and jujube to benefit heart qi and spleen qi, resulting in the source of qi and blood biochemistry. Donkey-hide gelatin, radix opand fructus cannabis nourish blood and flush blood vessels. Therefore, cassia twig and ginger are hot and warm. Warming yang and promoting blood circulation. It is decocted with clear wine. It can warm and promote blood circulation with clear wine. It is regarded as food medicine when it is used. All medicines are combined to nourish but not greasy, warm but not dry, so that qi and blood are sufficient, yin and yang are harmonized, and heart palpitations can be treated. Clinically, it can be used to regulate yin and yang. It can be used to treat typhoid fever and serious illness recovery. Its symptoms such as deficiency of yin and yang, blood not nourishing, palpitation, insomnia due to deficiency, dry stool and pulse stagnation can be treated. With its nourishing effect, Clinically, it can be used to treat palpitation and shortness of breath caused by functional arrhythmia, coronary heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, viral myocarditis, hyperthyroidism, etc. Zhicao Decoction can replenish qi and yin, and it can warm and clear blood vessels when decocted with sake. It is nourishing but not greasy, warm but not dry, so that qi and blood are sufficient and yin and yang are harmonized.