Cinnamon Twig and Pinellia Decoction

Cinnamon Twig and Pinellia Decoction,Latent Phlegm-Dampness. The Qi of the Three Yang channels is suppressed by Yin pathogens, leading to stagnation and lack of free flow. This manifests as phlegm accumulation, wheezing, coughing, and vomiting; when symptoms flare up, there is alternating chills and fever, lower back and waist pain, and the patient experiences severe shivering and involuntary body twitching.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Pinellia Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝半夏汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig 8 fen, Pinellia 1 qian 5 fen, Poria 3 qian, Guangpi 1 qian, Atractylodes 2 qian, Mustard Seed 1 qian, Magnolia Bark 1 qian, Perilla 1 qian, Fritillaria 2 qian, Licorice 4 fen, Fresh Ginger 3 slices.

Source

From *Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Latent Phlegm-Dampness. The Qi of the Three Yang channels is suppressed by Yin pathogens, leading to stagnation and lack of free flow. This manifests as phlegm accumulation, wheezing, coughing, and vomiting; when symptoms flare up, there is alternating chills and fever, lower back and waist pain, and the patient experiences severe shivering and involuntary body twitching.

Cinnamon Twig and Pinellia Decoction,From *Yi Chun Sheng Yi*, Volume 3.,Latent Phlegm-Dampness. The Qi of the Three Yang channels is suppressed by Yin pathogens, leading to stagnation and lack of free flow. This manifests as phlegm accumulation, wheezing, coughing, and vomiting; when symptoms flare up, there is alternating chills and fever, lower back and waist pain, and the patient experiences severe shivering and involuntary body twitching.

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