Astragalus, Peony, Cinnamon Twig, and Vinegar Decoction

Astragalus, Peony, Cinnamon Twig, and Vinegar Decoction,Yellow sweat, body swelling, fever, sweating accompanied by thirst, symptoms resembling water-wind syndrome; sweat soaks the clothes, the color is pure yellow like cypress sap, and the pulse is naturally deep. In cases of cold damage with a deep pulse, there is sore throat and spontaneous sweating.

Formulas Name : Astragalus, Peony, Cinnamon Twig, and Vinegar Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄耆芍药桂枝苦酒汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 5 liang, White Peony 3 liang, Cinnamon Twig 3 liang.

Source

*Jin Gui* (The Golden Chamber), Middle Volume.

Benefits

Yellow sweat, body swelling, fever, sweating accompanied by thirst, symptoms resembling water-wind syndrome; sweat soaks the clothes, the color is pure yellow like cypress sap, and the pulse is naturally deep. In cases of cold damage with a deep pulse, there is sore throat and spontaneous sweating.

Instructions for Use

Combine the three ingredients with 1 sheng of vinegar and 7 sheng of water, boil until reduced to 3 sheng, and take 1 sheng while warm. If accompanied by restlessness, symptoms will subside after 6–7 days of treatment; if restlessness persists, it is due to the vinegar obstructing the flow. Another formula uses fine wine in place of vinegar.

Astragalus, Peony, Cinnamon Twig, and Vinegar Decoction,*Jin Gui* (The Golden Chamber), Middle Volume.,Yellow sweat, body swelling, fever, sweating accompanied by thirst, symptoms resembling water-wind syndrome; sweat soaks the clothes, the color is pure yellow like cypress sap, and the pulse is naturally deep. In cases of cold damage with a deep pulse, there is sore throat and spontaneous sweating.

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