Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Anemarrhena, Gypsum, and Cimicifuga

Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Anemarrhena, Gypsum, and Cimicifuga,Feverish illnesses.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Anemarrhena, Gypsum, and Cimicifuga

Chinese Name : 桂枝加知母石膏升麻汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig, Peony Root, Licorice Root, Jujube, Fresh Ginger; Anemarrhena Rhizome 4.5 qian, Gypsum 4.5 qian, Cimicifuga Rhizome 2 qian.

Source

*Illustrated Songs on Cold Damage and Essential Guidelines for Saving Lives*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Feverish illnesses.

Instructions for Use

To be used after the Summer Solstice.

Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Anemarrhena, Gypsum, and Cimicifuga,*Illustrated Songs on Cold Damage and Essential Guidelines for Saving Lives*, Volume 4.,Feverish illnesses.

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