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Cinnamon Twig and Nourishing the Blood Decoction,For cases of cold stagnation and dampness retention with deficiency of qi and blood.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Nourishing the Blood Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝和营汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig, Chinese Angelica, Gentiana, Poria, Dipsacus, Guangpi, Achyranthes.

Source

From *Collected Insights on Surgical Diseases: Compilation of Formulas*, Middle Volume.

Benefits

For cases of cold stagnation and dampness retention with deficiency of qi and blood.

Cinnamon Twig and Nourishing the Blood Decoction，From *Collected Insights on Surgical Diseases: Compilation of Formulas*, Middle Volume.，For cases of cold stagnation and dampness retention with deficiency of qi and blood.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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