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Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction

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Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction,Abdominal pain with a slow and sluggish pulse.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝加附子汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig 1 liang, Aconite Root (roasted) 1 liang, Licorice 3 qian and a half.

Source

*Yun Qizi’s Pulse Manual*.

Benefits

Abdominal pain with a slow and sluggish pulse.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients, decoct in water, and take the decoction.

Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction,*Yun Qizi’s Pulse Manual*.,Abdominal pain with a slow and sluggish pulse.

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