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Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Decoction

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Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Decoction,For cases of fire-reversal requiring purgation, followed by restlessness due to moxibustion. Also for palpitations, insomnia, nocturnal emissions, and impotence.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝甘草龙骨牡蛎汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Cinnamomum twig (peeled), 2 liang of licorice (roasted), 2 liang of oyster shell (roasted), and 2 liang of dragon bone.

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For cases of fire-reversal requiring purgation, followed by restlessness due to moxibustion. Also for palpitations, insomnia, nocturnal emissions, and impotence.

Instructions for Use

Boil in 5 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng; strain and take 8 he while warm, three times daily.

Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For cases of fire-reversal requiring purgation, followed by restlessness due to moxibustion. Also for palpitations, insomnia, nocturnal emissions, and impotence.

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