Cinnamon Twig, Astragalus, and Soft-Shelled Turtle Carapace Decoction

Cinnamon Twig, Astragalus, and Soft-Shelled Turtle Carapace Decoction,Chronic malaria characterized by deficiency of the Nutritive Qi and weakness of the Defensive Qi, profuse sweating, and a gradual aversion to wind.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig, Astragalus, and Soft-Shelled Turtle Carapace Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝黄耆鳖甲汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig 1 qian, White Peony Root 1 qian, Astragalus (raw) 1 qian, Fangfeng 1 qian, Qin Jiao 1 qian, Angelica Root 1 qian, Soft-shelled Turtle Carapace (roasted with butter) 3 qian, Floating Wheat 3 qian, Roasted Licorice 0.5 fen, Fresh Ginger 1 slice, Jujube 1.

Source

From *Tui Si Ji Lei Fang Ge Zhu* (Annotated Songs on Formulas from the *Tui Si Ji*).

Benefits

Chronic malaria characterized by deficiency of the Nutritive Qi and weakness of the Defensive Qi, profuse sweating, and a gradual aversion to wind.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Cinnamon Twig, Astragalus, and Soft-Shelled Turtle Carapace Decoction,From *Tui Si Ji Lei Fang Ge Zhu* (Annotated Songs on Formulas from the *Tui Si Ji*).,Chronic malaria characterized by deficiency of the Nutritive Qi and weakness of the Defensive Qi, profuse sweating, and a gradual aversion to wind.

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