Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Magnolia Bark and Apricot Kernels

Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Magnolia Bark and Apricot Kernels,In a Taiyang syndrome where the exterior has not yet resolved, and the patient experiences slight shortness of breath following a purgative treatment.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Magnolia Bark and Apricot Kernels

Chinese Name : 桂枝加厚朴杏子汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Cinnamomum twig (peeled), 2 liang of licorice (roasted), 3 liang of fresh ginger (sliced), 3 liang of peony root, 12 jujubes (split), 2 liang of Magnolia bark (roasted, peeled), and 50 apricot kernels (peeled and de-seeded).

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

In a Taiyang syndrome where the exterior has not yet resolved, and the patient experiences slight shortness of breath following a purgative treatment.

Instructions for Use

Boil 7 sheng of water over low heat until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue and take 1 sheng while warm. Cover the patient to induce a light sweat.

Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Magnolia Bark and Apricot Kernels,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,In a Taiyang syndrome where the exterior has not yet resolved, and the patient experiences slight shortness of breath following a purgative treatment.

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