Chinese medicine believes that many acute pains (non-organic) and convulsions are often related to liver-yin deficiency, fluid injury and blood deficiency. Shaoyao gancao decoction is a good prescription for softening liver, relieving spasm, harmonizing camp and relieving pain. This prescription is only composed of Paeonia lactiflora (Paeonia lactiflora) and Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. Paeonia lactiflora is sour, nourishing yin and softening liver, and harmonizing ying and Wei. Licorice is sweet, which can relieve pain and tonify deficiency. Sour and sweet to nourish the liver, the liver can be nourished softly, and shortness of breath is flat, so it can relieve spasm and relieve pain. Pharmacological research shows that the components in Paeonia lactiflora and Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch have sedative, analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and smooth muscle relaxing effects. Clinically proved, this prescription has good curative effect on a variety of acute pains, especially those caused by smooth muscle spasm. Here are some examples: < P > Cramp in the calf: it is characterized by frequent twitching of calf muscles or accompanied by soreness and pain. 6 grams of Radix Paeoniae Alba and 6 grams of Radix Glycyrrhizae are decocted in water, and the decoction is concentrated to about 2 ml. < P > Take it three times a day, and take five doses in succession.

Migraine (vascular headache): It is characterized by pain from pulling, especially in the afternoon, and is often accompanied by symptoms of yin deficiency and hyperactivity of the liver, such as upset, dreaminess, blushing and tinnitus. 45g of Radix Paeoniae Alba and 12g of Radix Glycyrrhizae are decocted in water, and the pain is reduced after 6 doses, but the headache can disappear after 12 doses.

Trigeminal neuralgia: manifested as paroxysmal acute pain on one cheek. When the pain occurs, eyes are closed and tears are shed, and the teeth are clenched. It can be stopped for a few seconds, and then it can be done immediately. 3g of Radix Paeoniae Alba (stir-fried with wine) and 12g of Radix Glycyrrhizae (honey-fried). Decoct with water, 3 times a day, and take 5 doses continuously.

Hiccup: It is characterized by voice in the throat, short and frequent voice, uncontrollable, often accompanied by unbearable hypochondriac pain, reduced diet and insomnia at night. 3 grams of white peony root and 15 grams of raw licorice root are taken frequently in decoction. Generally, 1 ~ 3 doses are used together to stop hiccups.

epigastric pain (acute stomach cramp): manifested as paroxysmal pain in the epigastric cavity, especially at night. I like to press it, and my diet is not harmful. 3g of Radix Paeoniae Alba and 9g of Radix Glycyrrhizae. Decoct with water to obtain 15 ml of medicinal juice, and take it twice. After taking it for the first time, take it 3 hours later. Generally, 1 ~ 2 doses can relieve pain.

hematemesis (bleeding from peptic ulcer): patients with peptic ulcer are prone to attack after being depressed or eating too fast, and the symptoms are epigastric pain and blood. 15g of Paeonia lactiflora, 9g of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch and 3g of Bletilla striata are decocted in thick, and taken slowly frequently. Generally, taking 1 ~ 3 doses continuously is effective for moderate and mild hematemesis, but it is not suitable for critically ill hematemesis.

acute anal fissure: it is characterized by dry stool, severe pain and a small amount of blood after defecation. 5g of white peony root and 12g of licorice root are decocted in water. 24 grams of Fructus Cannabis can also be added to enhance defecation.

Primary dysmenorrhea: 5g of Radix Paeoniae Alba and 5g of Radix Glycyrrhizae. Decoct in water twice, concentrate the liquid medicine about 5 ml, and take it twice on the day of menstruation for 3 ~ 4 days.

biliary colic: most cases are sudden cholelithiasis. Radix Paeoniae Alba and Radix Glycyrrhizae are equally divided, ground into fine powder and mixed evenly. Take 15g of water each time and make it into a thin paste. Boil it with slow fire for several times, and take it after cooling. Generally, it can relieve pain 15 minutes after taking, and has no side effects.