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Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Decoction
傷寒論湯劑
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Source
傷寒論
Original text
Fire counterflow, purged, and because of burning needle [therapy] there is restlessness and agitation; Cinnamon Twig, Licorice, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Decoction governs it. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))
Composition
Cinnamon Twig 1 liang, peeled; Licorice 2 liang, prepared; Oyster Shell 2 liang, roasted; Dragon Bone 2 liang. The above four ingredients, with 5 sheng of water, decoct to obtain 2.5 sheng, remove dregs, take 8 ge warm, three times daily. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases))
Preparation
With 5 sheng of water, decoct to obtain 2.5 sheng, remove dregs, take 8 ge warm, three times daily.
Form
湯劑
Function
Warm and tonify heart yang, Calm the spirit and stabilize palpitations.
Traditional indications
Fire counterflow, purged, due to burning needle [therapy], with restlessness and agitation.
Modifications
For severe aversion to cold and cold limbs: add Prepared Aconite: 10.
-- For marked fatigue and shortness of breath: add Ginseng: 10.
Cautions
The dosage of this formula is suitable for mild cases of heart yang deficiency with restlessness; if the disease is severe, the dosage should be increased 3–5 times as appropriate. When applying this formula, one should also pay attention to dosage adjustment; never blindly alter the dosage proportions of the medicinals in the formula. It is contraindicated in heart yin deficiency with restlessness.