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Cinnamon Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction

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Cinnamon Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction,Cold syndrome with cold-induced stagnation.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝加干姜汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Cinnamomum twig, half a liang of white peony root (or, according to one account, white atractylodes), half a liang of dried ginger, and 4 qian of fried licorice.

Source

*Yun Qizi’s Pulse Manual*.

Benefits

Cold syndrome with cold-induced stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add fresh ginger and jujubes, decoct in water, and take orally.

Cinnamon Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction,*Yun Qizi’s Pulse Manual*.,Cold syndrome with cold-induced stagnation.

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