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Pinellia and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

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Pinellia and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,For those who can sleep only after drinking, have a slippery tongue, and are unable to eat.

Formulas Name : Pinellia and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

Chinese Name : 半夏桂枝汤

Drug Formulation

6 qian of Pinellia, 1 liang of glutinous millet, 6 qian of White Peony Root, 4 qian of Cinnamon Twig, 1 qian of Fried Licorice, 3 qian of Fresh Ginger, and 2 jujubes (pitted).

Source

*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 3.

Benefits

For those who can sleep only after drinking, have a slippery tongue, and are unable to eat.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 8 cups of water until reduced to 3 cups; divide into 3 doses and take while warm.

Pinellia and Cinnamon Twig Decoction,*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 3.,For those who can sleep only after drinking, have a slippery tongue, and are unable to eat.

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