| formula name | Trichosanthes and Cinnamon Twig Decoction |
Boil nine liters of water down to three liters, divide into three doses to be taken warm, aiming for a slight sweat. If sweating does not occur, consume a bowl of hot porridge after a short while to expel pathogen from the exterior.
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Releasing the flesh and effusing the external, promoting fluid production and relaxing the tendons.
When the symptoms of taiyang disease are fully manifested, with a rigid body and a tight, stretched sensation, but the pulse is instead deep and slow, this indicates convulsions. Trichosanthes and Cinnamon Twig Decoction is the appropriate treatment.
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This formula is derived from the Cinnamon Twig Decoction by adding Trichosanthes Root. It is used to treat exogenous convulsive disease within the category of convulsive disease. The condition arises from external pathogens obstructing the meridians, leading to tension and discomfort in the Jingmai, compounded by exterior deficiency causing sweating, which prevents the body fluids from nourishing the tissues. The formula employs Cinnamon Twig Decoction to release wind-cold from the exterior, and adds Trichosanthes Root, which is sweet and cold in nature, to moisten dryness and promote the flow of body fluids, as well as to effectively unblock the meridians. Combined, the formula achieves the dual effects of releasing the exterior and promoting fluid production. When the exterior pattern is resolved, the body fluids flow smoothly, the Jingmai is nourished, and the convulsions naturally subside.