Cinnamomi Pills

[Formula] Cinnamomi Cortex (outer bark removed) 30g, Ecliptae Herba 30g, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix 30g, Chrysanthemi Flos 30g, Inulae Flos 30g, Sesami Semen Nigrum 30g, Litseae Fructus 30g, Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (soaked in wine, cortex removed) 30g

[Usage] Grind the above ingredients into powder and process with refined honey to make pills the size of Sterculia platanifolia seeds (used as a size reference). Take 30 pills each time with salt water, regardless of meal times.

[Functions] Nourishes hair and promotes its luster and growth.

[Indications] Dry and withered beard and hair.

[Commentary] This formula is a hair-moisturizing prescription used by imperial physicians in the Song Dynasty, primarily consisting of herbs that nourish the Liver and Kidneys, dispel wind, and clear the head and eyes. In the formula, cassia bark, Eclipta prostrata, black sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum), Achyranthes bidentata, and Litsea cubeba nourish the Liver and Kidneys; Angelica dahurica, chrysanthemum, and Inula japonica dispel wind, clear the head and eyes, and promote hair growth. Additionally, black sesame seeds and Eclipta prostrata can nourish yin, cool the blood, promote hair growth, darken hair, and nourish the beard and mustache, complementing the effects of cassia bark and Litsea cubeba. Therefore, this formula is suitable for individuals with dry and withered beard and hair due to Kidney deficiency and wind-dryness.

Q1: What are the ingredients in the traditional Chinese medicine formula for Cinnamomi Pills?

A1: The Cinnamomi Pills formula includes Cinnamomi Cortex (outer bark removed), Ecliptae Herba, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, Chrysanthemi Flos, Inulae Flos, Sesami Semen Nigrum, Litseae Fructus, and Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix (soaked in wine, cortex removed), each at 30g. This combination forms a balanced herbal formula targeting blood circulation and related imbalances.

Q2: How to make Cinnamomi Pills at home?

A2: To make Cinnamomi Pills at home, grind all eight ingredients (each 30g) into a fine powder, then mix thoroughly with refined honey to form a pill mass. Shape the mass into pills the size of Sterculia platanifolia seeds, and take 30 pills per dose with salt water, regardless of meal times.

Q3: What are the benefits of Cinnamomi Pills for blood circulation?

A3: Cinnamomi Pills are traditionally used to promote blood circulation by combining warming herbs like Cinnamomi Cortex with blood-moving agents such as Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix. The formula supports smooth blood flow, which may help alleviate cold-related stagnation and improve peripheral circulation.

Q4: What is the recommended dosage of Cinnamomi Pills for adults?

A4: The standard adult dosage for Cinnamomi Pills is 30 pills per administration, taken with salt water, regardless of meal times. This dosage is based on the traditional preparation where pills are sized to Sterculia platanifolia seeds, and should be followed as directed by a qualified TCM practitioner.

Q5: What is the function of Cinnamomi Pills in traditional Chinese medicine?

A5: Cinnamomi Pills function primarily to warm and promote blood circulation, dispel cold, and alleviate pain, as indicated by the inclusion of Cinnamomi Cortex and other warming herbs. The formula also nourishes the liver and kidneys through ingredients like Ecliptae Herba and Sesami Semen Nigrum, supporting overall vitality.

Q6: How should Cinnamomi Pills be taken?

A6: Cinnamomi Pills should be taken orally, 30 pills each time, with salt water as the delivery medium. This method is specified regardless of meal times, and the pills are prepared with refined honey to enhance palatability and binding during home preparation.

Q7: Can Cinnamomi Pills be made with honey?

A7: Yes, Cinnamomi Pills are traditionally processed with refined honey to bind the powdered ingredients into pill form. Honey acts as both a binder and a mild sweetener, and the resulting pills are taken with salt water to harmonize the formula’s effects.