Cinnamon Twig and Astragalus Decoction

Cinnamon Twig and Astragalus Decoction,Assists yang and dispels pathogenic factors to expel dampness that has become stagnant and obstructing.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝加黄芪汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig, Peony Root, Astragalus Root, and Licorice Root—2 liang each; Fresh Ginger—3 liang; Jujubes—12 pieces.

Source

*The Golden Cabinet* (Volume Middle)

Benefits

Assists yang and dispels pathogenic factors to expel dampness that has become stagnant and obstructing.

Instructions for Use

Boil with eight sheng of water until reduced to three sheng; take one sheng while warm. Shortly thereafter, drink a little over one sheng of hot, thin congee to enhance the medicine’s efficacy; keep warm and covered to induce a light sweat; if no sweat occurs, take another dose.

Cinnamon Twig and Astragalus Decoction,*The Golden Cabinet* (Volume Middle),Assists yang and dispels pathogenic factors to expel dampness that has become stagnant and obstructing.

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