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Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction

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Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction,Pain in the limbs and joints; emaciation; swelling of the feet as if they were about to fall off; dizziness and shortness of breath; a sensation of warmth and a desire to vomit. Swelling and pain due to wind-toxin; aversion to cold and high fever; thirst with a rapid pulse; smallpox lesions on the verge of suppuration but unable to fully discharge pus, or failing to form scabs by the expected time.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝芍药知母汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig 4 liang, Peony Root 3 liang, Licorice 2 liang, Ephedra 2 liang, Fresh Ginger 5 liang, White Atractylodes 5 liang, Anemarrhena Rhizome 4 liang, Fangfeng 4 liang, Aconite Root 2 pieces (roasted).

Source

*Jin Gui* (The Golden Chamber), Volume 1.

Benefits

Pain in the limbs and joints; emaciation; swelling of the feet as if they were about to fall off; dizziness and shortness of breath; a sensation of warmth and a desire to vomit. Swelling and pain due to wind-toxin; aversion to cold and high fever; thirst with a rapid pulse; smallpox lesions on the verge of suppuration but unable to fully discharge pus, or failing to form scabs by the expected time.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; take 7 he per dose, warm, three times daily.

Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction,*Jin Gui* (The Golden Chamber), Volume 1.,Pain in the limbs and joints; emaciation; swelling of the feet as if they were about to fall off; dizziness and shortness of breath; a sensation of warmth and a desire to vomit. Swelling and pain due to wind-toxin; aversion to cold and high fever; thirst with a rapid pulse; smallpox lesions on the verge of suppuration but unable to fully discharge pus, or failing to form scabs by the expected time.

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