Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Decoction

Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Decoction,Exogenous wind-cold invasion, stiffness in the neck and back, sweating, and aversion to wind; measles, dysentery, and gastrointestinal disorders presenting with the aforementioned symptoms. Taiyang syndrome. Cold malaria; cold injuring the Yangming channel; more cold than heat. Early stage of measles, when the rash has just appeared but is not yet uniform, presenting with symptoms consistent with Guizhi Decoction; early stage of dysentery, or gastrointestinal disorders accompanied by symptoms consistent with Guizhi Decoction.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝加葛根汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Pueraria root, 3 liang of Ephedra (knots removed), 2 liang of Peony root, 3 liang of fresh ginger (sliced), 2 liang of licorice (roasted), 12 jujubes (split), and 3 liang of Cinnamon Twig (peeled).

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

Exogenous wind-cold invasion, stiffness in the neck and back, sweating, and aversion to wind; measles, dysentery, and gastrointestinal disorders presenting with the aforementioned symptoms. Taiyang syndrome. Cold malaria; cold injuring the Yangming channel; more cold than heat. Early stage of measles, when the rash has just appeared but is not yet uniform, presenting with symptoms consistent with Guizhi Decoction; early stage of dysentery, or gastrointestinal disorders accompanied by symptoms consistent with Guizhi Decoction.

Instructions for Use

Using 1 dou of water, first boil Ephedra and Pueraria root until the volume is reduced by 2 sheng; skim off the foam, then add the remaining herbs. Boil until the volume is reduced to 3 sheng, strain out the residue, and take 1 sheng while warm. Cover the patient to induce a light sweat; there is no need to consume congee. The remaining care instructions and contraindications follow the standard procedures for Guizhi Decoction.

Note

Avoid raw scallions, seaweed, and Chinese cabbage.

Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,Exogenous wind-cold invasion, stiffness in the neck and back, sweating, and aversion to wind; measles, dysentery, and gastrointestinal disorders presenting with the aforementioned symptoms. Taiyang syndrome. Cold malaria; cold injuring the Yangming channel; more cold than heat. Early stage of measles, when the rash has just appeared but is not yet uniform, presenting with symptoms consistent with Guizhi Decoction; early stage of dysentery, or gastrointestinal disorders accompanied by symptoms consistent with Guizhi Decoction.

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