Contraindications of Paeonia lactiflora and Licorice Soup

The contraindication of Paeoniae Alba and Licorice Tang is that it should not be used by patients with deficiency cold syndrome. Paeonia lactiflora and Glycyrrhiza glabra soup is from “The Treatise on Typhoid Fever”, which consists of Paeonia lactiflora and Glycyrrhiza glabra, Paeonia lactiflora is acidic and astringent in order to collect and can diarrhea the liver, and Glycyrrhiza glabra is mild and gentle in order to harmonize and can slow down the liver and the spleen. It can be used clinically to treat abdominal pain, spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the day, aggravated by the slightest movement), frequent urination, contracture of legs and feet, and heartburn. This drug belongs to the group of Chinese herbs that nourish Yin and Blood, and is suitable for patients with deficiency-heat syndrome, while patients with deficiency-cold syndrome should not use this drug. For patients with qi deficiency, ginseng and atractylodes may be added; for patients with blood deficiency, angelica and Colla Corii Asini may be added. If patients need to use the medicine, they should consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and should not use the medicine on their own to ensure the safety of the medicine.