Cinnamon, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction，*The Golden Chamber* (Jin Gui), Volume 1.，Pain in the joints of the limbs; emaciation; feet swollen as if about to slip off; dizziness and shortness of breath; a sensation of warmth and nausea. Swelling and pain due to wind-toxin; aversion to cold and high fever; thirst with a rapid pulse; smallpox lesions on the verge of suppuration but unable to fully discharge pus, or failing to form scabs by the expected time.
Cinnamon, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction
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Formulas Name : Cinnamon, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction
Chinese Name : 桂芍知母汤
Drug Formulation
Cinnamon Twig 4 liang, Peony Root 3 liang, Licorice Root 2 liang, Ephedra 2 liang, Fresh Ginger 5 liang, Atractylodes 5 liang, Anemarrhena Rhizome 4 liang, Fangfeng 4 liang, Aconite Root 2 pieces (roasted).
Source
*The Golden Chamber* (Jin Gui), Volume 1.
Benefits
Pain in the joints of the limbs; emaciation; feet swollen as if about to slip off; dizziness and shortness of breath; a sensation of warmth and nausea. Swelling and pain due to wind-toxin; aversion to cold and high fever; thirst with a rapid pulse; smallpox lesions on the verge of suppuration but unable to fully discharge pus, or failing to form scabs by the expected time.
Instructions for Use
Boil with 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; take 7 he per dose, warm, three times daily.
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Cinnamon, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction,Pain in the joints of the limbs; emaciation; feet swollen as if about to slip off; dizziness and shortness of breath; a sensation of warmth and nausea. Swelling and pain due to wind-toxin; aversion to cold and high fever; thirst with a rapid pulse; smallpox lesions on the verge of suppuration but unable to fully discharge pus, or failing to form scabs by the expected time.