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Cinnamon Twig and Gardenia Decoction

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Cinnamon Twig and Gardenia Decoction,For cases where a patient has recovered from shanghan but, upon exertion, the condition recurs as before, with a floating pulse and no sweating.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Gardenia Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝栀子汤

Drug Formulation

12 Gardenias, half a sheng of fermented soybeans, 1 liang of Cinnamon Twig, 1 liang of Ephedra.

Source

*General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For cases where a patient has recovered from shanghan but, upon exertion, the condition recurs as before, with a floating pulse and no sweating.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 3 sheng of water and decoct until reduced to 2 sheng; add the fermented soybeans, reduce to 1.5 sheng, strain out the residue, and drink 1 zhan while warm. Keep warm and covered to induce a light sweat; recovery will follow.

Cinnamon Twig and Gardenia Decoction,*General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 3.,For cases where a patient has recovered from shanghan but, upon exertion, the condition recurs as before, with a floating pulse and no sweating.

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