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Four Reversals Decoction with Cinnamon

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Four Reversals Decoction with Cinnamon,Indicated for yang deficiency and yin excess.

Formulas Name : Four Reversals Decoction with Cinnamon

Chinese Name : 四逆加桂汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of licorice (roasted), 1.5 liang of dried ginger, 1 piece of aconite (raw, peeled, and split into 8 slices), and 1 liang of cinnamon twig.

Source

Proven Formula

Benefits

Indicated for yang deficiency and yin excess.

Instructions for Use

Boil 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng and 2 he; strain, and divide the decoction into two doses to be taken warm. For robust individuals, use 1 large aconite root and 3 liang of dried ginger.

Note

This formula is not suitable for cold-induced reversal caused by blood deficiency; it is contraindicated for heat-induced reversal.

Four Reversals Decoction with Cinnamon,Proven Formula,Indicated for yang deficiency and yin excess.

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