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Cinnamon Twig and Cypress Leaf Decoction

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Cinnamon Twig and Cypress Leaf Decoction,Hair falls out and becomes brittle; the scalp is dry and lacks vitality.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Cypress Leaf Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝柏叶汤

Drug Formulation

He Shou Wu 3 qian, Guizhi 3 qian, Danpi 3 qian, Shidi 3 qian, Baiye 3 qian, Shengjiang 3 qian, Ren Shen 3 qian, Ejiao 3 qian.

Source

*Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Hair falls out and becomes brittle; the scalp is dry and lacks vitality.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water to about half a cup; take while warm.

Cinnamon Twig and Cypress Leaf Decoction,*Source of the Hearts of the Four Sages*, Volume 8.,Hair falls out and becomes brittle; the scalp is dry and lacks vitality.

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