Cinnamon Twig and Gypsum Decoction

Cinnamon Twig and Gypsum Decoction,For malaria with no other symptoms, where the pathogenic factors are deeply entrenched, with attacks occurring every other day, characterized by chills followed by fever, with the chills being brief and the fever prolonged.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝石膏汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Guizhi, 1.5 liang of Shigao, 1.5 liang of Zhimu, 1 liang of Huangqin.

Source

From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Middle Volume.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients and divide the dose into three portions to be taken.

Benefits

For malaria with no other symptoms, where the pathogenic factors are deeply entrenched, with attacks occurring every other day, characterized by chills followed by fever, with the chills being brief and the fever prolonged.

Instructions for Use

Each time, decoct with 1 zhan of water and take it just before the onset of an attack.

Cinnamon Twig and Gypsum Decoction,From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Middle Volume.,For malaria with no other symptoms, where the pathogenic factors are deeply entrenched, with attacks occurring every other day, characterized by chills followed by fever, with the chills being brief and the fever prolonged.

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