Cinnamon Twig and Scutellaria Decoction

Cinnamon Twig and Scutellaria Decoction,Wind-epidemic; symptoms resemble those of Taiyang common cold, but are distinguished by contagious transmission. The pulse is floating and rapid but not weak; there is pain in the head and neck, pain in the lower back and spine, fever, and aversion to wind.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig and Scutellaria Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝黄芩汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig (peeled) half liang, Peony Root half liang, Scutellaria Root half liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Wind-epidemic; symptoms resemble those of Taiyang common cold, but are distinguished by contagious transmission. The pulse is floating and rapid but not weak; there is pain in the head and neck, pain in the lower back and spine, fever, and aversion to wind.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take before meals.

Cinnamon Twig and Scutellaria Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 6.,Wind-epidemic; symptoms resemble those of Taiyang common cold, but are distinguished by contagious transmission. The pulse is floating and rapid but not weak; there is pain in the head and neck, pain in the lower back and spine, fever, and aversion to wind.

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