peony and licorcie

[thefullback27]

I went to an acpuntrist a couple of months ago. She gave me some herb called peony and licorcie (shao yao gun goa wan) Wondering what this herb does? She said it would give me more energy but just wondering about the health benefits and what it does. It says to take 8 pills 3 times a day

[JokerFMJ]

Licoroce (http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/health/Herb/Licorice.htm) seems to be used mostly for infections, chronic illnesses and fatigue.

Peony Root (http://www.vitacost.com/science/hn/Herb/Peony.htm) seems to be used for muscle cramps, spasms, viral hepatitis and PMS. =D

They seem to be used together for Epilepsy (see the first link provided).

[PlumDragon]

Depends on if its red peony or white, each have different medicinal actions.
The link Joker provided was to red peony.

Licorice has been combined with WHITE peony in the past for a variety of ailments.

[thefullback27]

worth taking? Its from the plum flower brand?

[mach5_kel]

Shao Yao Gan Cao Wan you mean. I havent heard of this used for epilespy. Its used for "muscle spasms of the calf, neck or hands, arthritis, abdominal pain or cramping, dysmenorrhea".

Shao Yao (white peony) and Gan Cao is used for painfull cramping mostly.

"This classic formula is known for its nourishing effect for the liver blood and yin, nourishes sinews, softens the liver, regulates liver and spleen, relieves muscle spasms, alleviates pain. "

This formula is not really used for more energy. Actually it is usually part of larger formulas not used often on its own.