Cinnamon Twig, Poria, and Angelica Decoction

Cinnamon Twig, Poria, and Angelica Decoction,In the postpartum period, if the patient experiences chills and shivering as if drenched in water—so severe that even under heavy blankets the jaw continues to tremble uncontrollably—and shortly thereafter becomes feverish and scorched with heat, desiring a cool breeze even in cold weather; or if there is pain in the lower back and abdomen that comes and goes, with sensations akin to stabbing, cutting, twisting, or biting,accompanied by profuse sweating like rain and incessant moaning; or there may be thirst with a craving for hot soup, and foul-smelling, stagnant discharge from the vulva.

Formulas Name : Cinnamon Twig, Poria, and Angelica Decoction

Chinese Name : 桂枝茯苓当归汤

Drug Formulation

Equal parts of Cinnamomum twig, Poria, Peony root, Peach kernel, White peony root, and Angelica root.

Source

From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 2.

Benefits

In the postpartum period, if the patient experiences chills and shivering as if drenched in water—so severe that even under heavy blankets the jaw continues to tremble uncontrollably—and shortly thereafter becomes feverish and scorched with heat, desiring a cool breeze even in cold weather; or if there is pain in the lower back and abdomen that comes and goes, with sensations akin to stabbing, cutting, twisting, or biting,accompanied by profuse sweating like rain and incessant moaning; or there may be thirst with a craving for hot soup, and foul-smelling, stagnant discharge from the vulva.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1.5 bowls of water down to 1 bowl, and take it while warm.

Cinnamon Twig, Poria, and Angelica Decoction,From *Introduction to Obstetrics*, Volume 2.,In the postpartum period, if the patient experiences chills and shivering as if drenched in water—so severe that even under heavy blankets the jaw continues to tremble uncontrollably—and shortly thereafter becomes feverish and scorched with heat, desiring a cool breeze even in cold weather; or if there is pain in the lower back and abdomen that comes and goes, with sensations akin to stabbing, cutting, twisting, or biting,accompanied by profuse sweating like rain and incessant moaning; or there may be thirst with a craving for hot soup, and foul-smelling, stagnant discharge from the vulva.

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