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Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Astragalus and Atractylodes

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Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Astragalus and Atractylodes,For profuse sweating with a string-like and soft pulse.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Astragalus and Atractylodes

Chinese Name : 桂枝加耆术汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Astragalus (honey-fried), 3 fen of Cinnamon Twig, 1.5 qian of White Atractylodes (roasted), 1.5 qian of White Peony (wine-fried), 0.5 fen of Licorice (fried), 2 slices of fresh ginger, and 3 jujubes.

Source

From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 20.

Benefits

For profuse sweating with a string-like and soft pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain, and take while warm.

Cinnamon Twig Decoction with Astragalus and Atractylodes,From *Six Books on Medical Essentials*, Volume 20.,For profuse sweating with a string-like and soft pulse.

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