Cinnamon Twig and Notopterygium Decoction，From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Middle Volume.，For malaria occurring before the end of summer, characterized by headache, stiffness in the neck, a floating pulse, aversion to wind, and sweating. Wind-malaria is initially caused by wind and subsequently by cold; it begins with fever followed by chills, with more fever than cold, and spontaneous sweating.
Cinnamon Twig and Notopterygium Decoction
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Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Notopterygium Decoction
Chinese Name : 桂枝羌活汤
Drug Formulation
Half liang of Cinnamomum twig, half liang of Notopterygium, half liang of Saposhnikovia root, and half liang of licorice (roasted).
Source
From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Middle Volume.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For malaria occurring before the end of summer, characterized by headache, stiffness in the neck, a floating pulse, aversion to wind, and sweating. Wind-malaria is initially caused by wind and subsequently by cold; it begins with fever followed by chills, with more fever than cold, and spontaneous sweating.
Instructions for Use
Take half liang per dose; decoct in one and a half zhan of water until reduced to one zhan; take while warm; take it when the fever is about to break.
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Cinnamon Twig and Notopterygium Decoction,For malaria occurring before the end of summer, characterized by headache, stiffness in the neck, a floating pulse, aversion to wind, and sweating. Wind-malaria is initially caused by wind and subsequently by cold; it begins with fever followed by chills, with more fever than cold, and spontaneous sweating.