Cinnamon Twig and Gypsum Decoction，From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Middle Volume.，For malaria with no other symptoms, where the pathogenic factors are deeply entrenched, with attacks occurring every other day, characterized by chills followed by fever, with the chills being brief and the fever prolonged.
Cinnamon Twig and Gypsum Decoction
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Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Gypsum Decoction
Chinese Name : 桂枝石膏汤
Drug Formulation
5 qian of Guizhi, 1.5 liang of Shigao, 1.5 liang of Zhimu, 1 liang of Huangqin.
Source
From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Middle Volume.
Processing
Coarsely grind the ingredients and divide the dose into three portions to be taken.
Benefits
For malaria with no other symptoms, where the pathogenic factors are deeply entrenched, with attacks occurring every other day, characterized by chills followed by fever, with the chills being brief and the fever prolonged.
Instructions for Use
Each time, decoct with 1 zhan of water and take it just before the onset of an attack.
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Cinnamon Twig and Gypsum Decoction,For malaria with no other symptoms, where the pathogenic factors are deeply entrenched, with attacks occurring every other day, characterized by chills followed by fever, with the chills being brief and the fever prolonged.