Cinnamon Twig Wine

Cinnamon Twig Wine,For cases of yang-depletion syndrome following severe vomiting and diarrhea, characterized by cold extremities, depleted vital energy, and loss of consciousness; or for cases where, after recently recovering from cold damage, one mistakenly engages in sexual activity, resulting in tight pain in the lower abdomen, contraction of the external genitalia, a dark complexion, shortness of breath, and spontaneous cold sweats.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig Wine

Chinese Name : 桂枝酒

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Cinnamomum twigs, 2 sheng of good wine.

Source

The formula is from *De Xiao* (Vol. 8); the name appears in *Pu Ji Fang* (Vol. 219).

Benefits

For cases of yang-depletion syndrome following severe vomiting and diarrhea, characterized by cold extremities, depleted vital energy, and loss of consciousness; or for cases where, after recently recovering from cold damage, one mistakenly engages in sexual activity, resulting in tight pain in the lower abdomen, contraction of the external genitalia, a dark complexion, shortness of breath, and spontaneous cold sweats.

Instructions for Use

Decoct until reduced to 1 sheng; allow to cool to a warm temperature, then divide into two doses and administer orally.

Cinnamon Twig Wine,The formula is from *De Xiao* (Vol. 8); the name appears in *Pu Ji Fang* (Vol. 219).,For cases of yang-depletion syndrome following severe vomiting and diarrhea, characterized by cold extremities, depleted vital energy, and loss of consciousness; or for cases where, after recently recovering from cold damage, one mistakenly engages in sexual activity, resulting in tight pain in the lower abdomen, contraction of the external genitalia, a dark complexion, shortness of breath, and spontaneous cold sweats.

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