Akebia and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

Akebia and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,In cases of shanghan where treatment was improperly administered, excessive cold medications were taken, latent heat remains in the zang organs, the hands and feet are cold and numb, and the fingernails and toenails are slightly bluish—there is concern that yang qi may gradually decline, leading to the formation of yin-toxic qi. During this period of indecision, the condition may transform into “fox-deception syndrome,” with the complexion mottled like brocade patterns.

Formulas Name : Akebia and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

Chinese Name : 木通桂枝汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang Akebia stem, 1 liang Cinnamon twig, 1 fen Evodia fruit, 1 fen Asarum root, half a liang Licorice root, 6 stalks of scallion white, 9 jujubes.

Source

*General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 5.

Benefits

In cases of shanghan where treatment was improperly administered, excessive cold medications were taken, latent heat remains in the zang organs, the hands and feet are cold and numb, and the fingernails and toenails are slightly bluish—there is concern that yang qi may gradually decline, leading to the formation of yin-toxic qi. During this period of indecision, the condition may transform into “fox-deception syndrome,” with the complexion mottled like brocade patterns.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients; add 2.5 sheng of water and decoct until reduced to 1 sheng and 2 he; strain, and divide into 4 doses to be taken warm.

Akebia and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,*General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 5.,In cases of shanghan where treatment was improperly administered, excessive cold medications were taken, latent heat remains in the zang organs, the hands and feet are cold and numb, and the fingernails and toenails are slightly bluish—there is concern that yang qi may gradually decline, leading to the formation of yin-toxic qi. During this period of indecision, the condition may transform into “fox-deception syndrome,” with the complexion mottled like brocade patterns.

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