Cinnamon Twig Life-Sustaining Decoction

Cinnamon Twig Life-Sustaining Decoction,For stroke affecting the Shao Yin meridian, with sweating but no fever.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig Life-Sustaining Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝续命汤

Drug Formulation

Xiao Xuming Decoction (Gui Zhi, Fu Zi, and Gan Cao doubled in quantity).

Source

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

Benefits

For stroke affecting the Shao Yin meridian, with sweating but no fever.

Instructions for Use

Except for Aconite and Apricot Kernel, grind the remaining ingredients into a coarse powder; then add the two ingredients and mix thoroughly. Take 5–7 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain and take while slightly warm before meals. Acupuncture at Taixi is recommended.

Cinnamon Twig Life-Sustaining Decoction,From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Middle Volume.,For stroke affecting the Shao Yin meridian, with sweating but no fever.

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