Ephedra and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

Ephedra and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,For heart pain caused by external factors, accompanied by aversion to cold and fever, with internal attack on the five viscera and stiffness preventing movement.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄桂枝汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed, soaked in hot water, and dried) 3 fen, Cinnamon Bark 3 fen, White Peony Root 3 fen, Asarum (stems removed) 3 fen, Dried Ginger (roasted) 3 fen, Licorice (roasted) 3 fen, Pinellia (washed in hot water 7 times) half liang, Cyperus (roasted and dehaired) half liang.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For heart pain caused by external factors, accompanied by aversion to cold and fever, with internal attack on the five viscera and stiffness preventing movement.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 da qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take before meals. For constipation, add 2 pieces of rhubarb the size of a go stone and decoct.

Ephedra and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 9.,For heart pain caused by external factors, accompanied by aversion to cold and fever, with internal attack on the five viscera and stiffness preventing movement.

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