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Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Yellow Earth Decoction

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Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Yellow Earth Decoction,For smallpox cases accompanied by bloody stools due to dampness in the Earth element and stagnation of the Wood element.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Yellow Earth Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝芍药黄土汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Glycyrrhiza, 2 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 qian of Aconite, 1 qian of Donkey-hide Gelatin, 1 qian of Cinnamon Twig, 2 qian of Peony, and 3 qian of yellow earth from the hearth.

Source

*Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For smallpox cases accompanied by bloody stools due to dampness in the Earth element and stagnation of the Wood element.

Instructions for Use

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

Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Yellow Earth Decoction,*Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.,For smallpox cases accompanied by bloody stools due to dampness in the Earth element and stagnation of the Wood element.

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