Cinnamon Twig, Ginger, Poria, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction

Cinnamon Twig, Ginger, Poria, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction,Lumbar pain due to deficiency-cold.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig, Ginger, Poria, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝姜苓阿胶汤

Drug Formulation

Poria 3 qian, Cinnamon Twig 3 qian, Licorice 2 qian, Fresh Ginger 3 qian, Donkey-hide Gelatin 3 qian (roasted and ground), White Peony Root 3 qian, Chinese Angelica Root 3 qian, Sichuan Lovage Root 3 qian.

Source

*Selected Essentials of Medicine*.

Benefits

Lumbar pain due to deficiency-cold.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water to about half a cup; take while warm.

Cinnamon Twig, Ginger, Poria, and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Decoction,*Selected Essentials of Medicine*.,Lumbar pain due to deficiency-cold.

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