Siwu Guizhi Decoction

Siwu Guizhi Decoction,For cold-induced illness with excessive yin.

Formulas Name : Siwu Guizhi Decoction

Chinese Name : 四物桂枝汤

Drug Formulation

3 fen of Cassia (with coarse bark removed), 3 fen of Ephedra (with roots and nodes removed), 1 liang of Aconite (processed, with skin and pith removed), and 1 fen of Dried Ginger (processed).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 21.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients until they are about the size of sesame or mung beans.

Benefits

For cold-induced illness with excessive yin.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, add half a fen of fresh ginger (sliced) and 3 jujubes (crushed), decoct together until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Siwu Guizhi Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 21.,For cold-induced illness with excessive yin.

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