modified Ganmai Dazao Decoction

Modified Ganmai Dazao Decoction is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal formula derived from the classic Ganmai Dazao Decoction, which traditionally consists of *Glycyrrhizae Radix* (Gan Cao), *Tritici Fructus Levis* (Xiao Mai), and *Jujubae Fructus* (Da Zao). This modified version is specifically being investigated by the Yueyang Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital for the treatment of tumor-associated sleep disorders (insomnia) in cancer patients. The formula is hypothesized to improve sleep quality and regulate neuroendocrine function, potentially by modulating neurotransmitters such as GABA or serotonin, although the exact molecular targets of the multi-herb mixture are complex. In clinical trials, it is often used as an adjuvant therapy alongside standard sedative-hypnotic medications.

Other names

modified Ganmai Dazao TangJiajian Ganmai Dazao Decoctionmodified Gan Mai Da Zao Tang