Cinnamon Twig Decoction

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.

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.

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.

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