bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage Take seven sheng of water, boil until three sheng remain, remove the dregs, and take warm in three divided doses.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Dispels cold, benefits yin, and harmonizes yang.
bubble_chart Indications
Abdominal pain and diarrhea in individuals with a weak constitution, accompanied by abdominal distension and rectus abdominis muscle spasm.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
This formula, namely Cinnamon Twig Decoction, increases the dosage of Peony Root. Cinnamon Twig Decoction was originally a treatment for taiyang disease. By merely increasing the dosage of Peony Root in the original formula, it transforms into a treatment for taiyin disease. It is targeted at individuals with a weak constitution suffering from abdominal pain and diarrhea, characterized by abdominal distension and rigidity of the rectus abdominis muscle. Cinnamon Twig and Fresh Ginger Rhizome both have stimulating effects, promoting blood circulation, warming the body, and strengthening the functions of various organs. Peony Root has a calming effect and, when paired with Liquorice Root, can alleviate abnormal tension and treat pain. Chinese Date and Liquorice Root both address urgency and have tonic effects.
bubble_chart Formula Modification
- abdominal distension and fullness with pain: add Immature Orange Fruit、Rhubarb Rhizoma.
- abdominal distension and fullness with distending pain: add Submature Bitter Orange、Magnolia Bark.
- abdominal distension and fullness with stuffiness and pain: add Skullcap Root: add Coptis Rhizome.
bubble_chart Modern Application
Acute and chronic sunstroke, abdominal pain, diarrhea, enteritis, appendicitis, food poisoning, chronic peritonitis, body aches, abdominal pain.
