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formula nameCinnamon Twig Two Spleen-Qi Effusing One Decoction
sourceShanghan Zabing Lun
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bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Cinnamon Twig (Ramulus Cinnamomi) peeled 2.3gm
Peony Root (Radix Paeoniae Alba) 2.3gm
Ephedra (Herba Ephedrae) 2.3gm
Liquorice Root (Radix Glycyrrhizae) roasted 2.3gm
Chinese Date (Fructus Jujubae) split 4 pieces
Fresh Ginger Rhizome (Rhizoma Zingiberis) cut 3.1gm
Gypsum (Gypsum Fibrosum) crushed, wrapped in cotton fabric 3gm

Take the seven ingredients above, boil Ephedra in 500 milliliters of water until it boils once or twice, skim off the foam, add the other herbs, and continue boiling until 200 milliliters of liquid remain. Strain the decoction and take one liter while warm.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Inducing sweating to release the exterior, while also clearing interior heat.

bubble_chart Indications

Taiyang disease, fever and chills, more heat and less cold.

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