Cinnamon Twig Decoction，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 147), citing *Formulas of the Bao Family*.，For common cold-induced headache, nasal congestion, dry retching, fever, spontaneous sweating, and aversion to wind; or for alternating chills and fever where sweating brings only slight relief, resembling malaria, with a floating,洪, deficient, and large pulse. Caused by excessive sweating due to a cold.
Cinnamon Twig Decoction
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Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig Decoction
Chinese Name : 桂枝汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Guizhi, 1.5 liang of Baishao, 1 liang of Gancao.
Source
From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 147), citing *Formulas of the Bao Family*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
For common cold-induced headache, nasal congestion, dry retching, fever, spontaneous sweating, and aversion to wind; or for alternating chills and fever where sweating brings only slight relief, resembling malaria, with a floating,洪, deficient, and large pulse. Caused by excessive sweating due to a cold.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose, decoct to 8 fen, and take before meals. Cover with a blanket to induce a slight sweat.
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Cinnamon Twig Decoction,For common cold-induced headache, nasal congestion, dry retching, fever, spontaneous sweating, and aversion to wind; or for alternating chills and fever where sweating brings only slight relief, resembling malaria, with a floating,洪, deficient, and large pulse. Caused by excessive sweating due to a cold.