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Cinnamon Bark and Cassia Seed Powder for Inducing Sweating

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Cinnamon Bark and Cassia Seed Powder for Inducing Sweating,For a febrile illness lasting 3 days, with the exterior syndrome still unresolved, high fever, and stiffness in the head, eyes, and limbs.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Bark and Cassia Seed Powder for Inducing Sweating

Chinese Name : 发汗桂心散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Cinnamon Bark, 1 liang of Bupleurum (stems removed), 1 fen of Licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Pueraria Root (coarsely chopped), half a liang of Red Poria, half a liang of Alisma, half a liang of Red Peony Root, and 1 liang of Ephedra (roots and nodes removed).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 17.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For a febrile illness lasting 3 days, with the exterior syndrome still unresolved, high fever, and stiffness in the head, eyes, and limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose. Boil with 1 medium bowl of water and 2–7 mint leaves until reduced to 6 fen; strain out the residue. Take while still slightly warm, regardless of the time of day. Cover with clothing to induce sweating; if sweating does not occur, take another dose.

Cinnamon Bark and Cassia Seed Powder for Inducing Sweating，*Shenghui*, Volume 17.，For a febrile illness lasting 3 days, with the exterior syndrome still unresolved, high fever, and stiffness in the head, eyes, and limbs.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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