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Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Magnolia Bark and Apricot Seed

傷寒論湯劑
Source-based · educational reference
Source
傷寒論
Original text
When an asthmatic patient has an attack, Gui Zhi Tang plus Hou Po and Xing Zi is good. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage)) -- For Taiyang disease, if mild panting occurs after purgation, it is because the exterior has not been resolved; Gui Zhi Jia Hou Po Xing Zi Tang governs it. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))
Composition
Gui Zhi 3 liang, peeled; Gan Cao 2 liang, prepared; Sheng Jiang 3 liang, cut; Shao Yao 3 liang; Da Zao 12 pieces, split; Hou Po 2 liang, prepared, peeled; Xing Ren 50 pieces, peeled and tipped; For the above seven ingredients, use 7 sheng of water, simmer over gentle fire to obtain 3 sheng, remove the dregs, take 1 sheng warm, cover to obtain slight sweating. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun)
Preparation
For the above seven ingredients, use 7 sheng of water, simmer over gentle fire to obtain 3 sheng, remove the dregs. Take 1 sheng warm; cover to obtain slight sweating.
Form
湯劑
Function
Release the muscle layer and dispel wind; descend qi and calm panting.
Traditional indications
Bronchial asthma, common cold, cough, with fever and aversion to wind, spontaneous sweating, panting cough, headache, and a moderate pulse.