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Cinnamon Twig and Ginseng Xinjia Decoction

湯劑
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Original text
After diaphoresis, with generalized body pain and a deep, slow pulse, Xin Jia Tang—Gui Zhi Tang plus Peony and Fresh Ginger each one liang and Ginseng three liang—governs it. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))
Composition
Gui Zhi three liang, remove skin; Peony four liang; Licorice two liang, honey-fried; Ginseng three liang; Jujube twelve pieces, split; Fresh Ginger four liang. The above six ingredients: with one dou and two sheng of water, boil down to three sheng, remove the dregs, and take one sheng warm. Originally called Gui Zhi Tang; now Peony, Fresh Ginger, and Ginseng are added. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun)
Preparation
With one dou and two sheng of water, boil down to three sheng, remove the dregs, and take one sheng warm.
Form
湯劑
Function
Supplement insufficient blood, dissipate remaining evil. Warmly supplement the Ying and Wei.
Traditional indications
Cold damage, after diaphoresis, with dual deficiency of Qi and blood, generalized body pain, and a deep, slow pulse.