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Cinnamon Twig Decoction Minus Peony

傷寒論湯劑
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Source
傷寒論
Original text
Taiyang disease, after purgation, if the pulse is hasty and there is chest fullness, Gui Zhi Qu Shao Yao Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction Without Peony) governs it. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))
Composition
Gui Zhi three liang, peeled; licorice two liang, honey-fried; fresh ginger three liang, cut; jujube twelve pieces, split. The above four ingredients, with seven sheng of water, boil to obtain three sheng, remove dregs, and take one sheng warm. Originally called Gui Zhi Tang; now remove peony; care for the patient as in the preceding method. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases))
Preparation
With seven sheng of water, boil to obtain three sheng, remove dregs, and take one sheng warm. Divide into three warm doses.
Form
湯劑
Function
Release the flesh and dispel wind; remove yin and unblock yang.
Traditional indications
Cardiac neurosis, viral myocarditis, coronary heart disease.