Decoction of Cinnamon Twig Without Peony Root, with Aconite Root

Decoction of Cinnamon Twig Without Peony Root, with Aconite Root,For Taiyang syndrome, following purgation, presenting with a rapid pulse, chest fullness, and slight aversion to cold.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Cinnamon Twig Without Peony Root, with Aconite Root

Chinese Name : 桂枝去芍药加附子汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Guizhi (peeled), 2 liang of Licorice (roasted), 3 liang of Ginger (sliced), 12 Jujubes (split), 1 Aconite Root (roasted, peeled, and cut into 8 slices).

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For Taiyang syndrome, following purgation, presenting with a rapid pulse, chest fullness, and slight aversion to cold.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 7 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue and take 1 sheng while warm. The original text states: “Gui Zhi Decoction”; here, peony root is omitted and aconite root is added. Follow the rest and recuperation guidelines as described previously.

Decoction of Cinnamon Twig Without Peony Root, with Aconite Root,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For Taiyang syndrome, following purgation, presenting with a rapid pulse, chest fullness, and slight aversion to cold.

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