Cinnamon Twig and Fangfeng Decoction

Cinnamon Twig and Fangfeng Decoction,For infants from half a week to one year old, and children from one year to three to five years old, in the early stages of cold damage, presenting with chills and fever, heaviness of the body and a sallow complexion, or a pale face with rapid, labored breathing, a hot breath, and sudden shortness of breath upon yawning.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Fangfeng Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝防风汤

Drug Formulation

Tender Guizhi 1 qian 5 fen, Hangzhou White Peony Root 2 qian, Northern Fangfeng 1 qian 5 fen, Fried Licorice 1 qian.

Source

*Collected Works on Pediatric Medicine*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For infants from half a week to one year old, and children from one year to three to five years old, in the early stages of cold damage, presenting with chills and fever, heaviness of the body and a sallow complexion, or a pale face with rapid, labored breathing, a hot breath, and sudden shortness of breath upon yawning.

Instructions for Use

Prepare one dose as above. Add 1 qian of aged ginger and 5 large red dates; decoct in water and administer while hot. If sweating occurs, stop the treatment; if no sweating occurs, induce it—this prevents excessive sweating and the loss of yang.

Cinnamon Twig and Fangfeng Decoction,*Collected Works on Pediatric Medicine*, Volume 2.,For infants from half a week to one year old, and children from one year to three to five years old, in the early stages of cold damage, presenting with chills and fever, heaviness of the body and a sallow complexion, or a pale face with rapid, labored breathing, a hot breath, and sudden shortness of breath upon yawning.

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