Simultaneous Determination of Nine Active Compounds of the Traditional Chinese Medicinal Prescription Shaoyao-Gancao-Tang and Analysis of the Relationship between Therapeutical Effect and Compatibility of Medicines
Table 1
Compatibility of medicines, ratio, and therapeutical effect of SGT in different period.
Reference
Period
Compatibility of medicines
Ratio (w/w)
Therapeutical effect
Shanghanlun
In the Han dynasty
Radix Paeoniae alba (Stir-baked with vinegar) and Radix Glycyrrhizae (stir-baked with honey)
1 : 1
For relieving pain in the legs
Chuanxinshiyongfang
In the Song dynasty
Radix Paeoniae Rubra (raw) and Radix Glycyrrhizae (stir-baked with honey)
12 : 1
For relieving swelling and pain in the legs
Zhushijiyanfang
In the Song dynasty
Radix Paeoniae alba (raw) and Radix Glycyrrhizae (raw)
3 : 2
For relieving pain caused by diabetes
Zhushijiyanfang
In the Song dynasty
Radix Paeoniae Rubra (raw) and Radix Glycyrrhizae (raw)
6 : 1
For foot weakness
Weishijiacangfang
In the Song dynasty
Radix Paeoniae alba (raw) and Radix Glycyrrhizae (stir-baked with honey)
12 : 1
For wet beriberi
Yimenbafa
In the Qing dynasty
Radix Paeoniae alba (raw) and Radix Glycyrrhizae (raw)
