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.
Cinnamon Twig and Pueraria Decoction
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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.
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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.