Cinnamon and Astragalus Decoction

Cinnamon and Astragalus Decoction,In cases of shanghan with internal deficiency and external excess, where the use of dispersing agents fails to induce sweating, resulting in fever and restlessness, with the six pulses appearing hollow and rapid.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon and Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂耆汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig, Peony Root, Licorice, Red Dates, Fresh Ginger, Astragalus, Ginseng, Bupleurum.

Source

From *Supplement to the Essentials of Prescriptions Compiled from Various Sources*, Volume 1, citing *Essentials of Materia Medica*.

Benefits

In cases of shanghan with internal deficiency and external excess, where the use of dispersing agents fails to induce sweating, resulting in fever and restlessness, with the six pulses appearing hollow and rapid.

Cinnamon and Astragalus Decoction,From *Supplement to the Essentials of Prescriptions Compiled from Various Sources*, Volume 1, citing *Essentials of Materia Medica*.,In cases of shanghan with internal deficiency and external excess, where the use of dispersing agents fails to induce sweating, resulting in fever and restlessness, with the six pulses appearing hollow and rapid.

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