formula | Cinnamon Twig plus Pueraria Decoction Gui Zhi Jia Ge Gen Tang |
source | Shanghan Lun, Zhang Zhongjing, before 206 |
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bubble_chart Composition Kudzu root 12 gm, Ephedra 9 gm (de-noded), Peony root 6 gm, Fresh ginger 9 gm (cut), Licorice root 6 gm (roasted), Jujube 12 pieces (split), Cinnamon twig 6 gm (peeled).
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Take the above 7 ingredients, boil Ephedra and Kudzu in 2000cc (1 dǒu) of water, reduce by 400cc (2 shēng), remove the scum, add the remaining herbs, and decoct until 600cc (3 shēng) remains. Remove the dregs and administer 200cc (1 shēng) while warm. Cover up to induce slight sweating. It is not necessary to consume porridge. The rest should follow the Cinnamon Twig method for recuperation and precautions.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Releasing the flesh and effusing the exterior, promoting fluid production and harmonizing the nutritive qi.
bubble_chart Indications
Taiyang disease, with stiffness of the neck and back, aversion to wind, and sweating in reverse.