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Gui Zhi Tang, Cinnamon Twig Decoction
Gui Zhi Tang, Cinnamon Twig Decoction
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NPN 80092756
【Combination】
| Cinnamomi Ramulus (Gui Zhi) 3 liang (9g) | Paeoniae Radix Alba (Shao Yao) 3 liang (9g) |
| Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gan Cao) 2 liang (6g) | Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens (Sheng Jiang) 3 liang (9g) |
| Jujubae Fructus (Da Zao) 12 pieces (3g) |
【Method】
Gui Zhi Tang is prepared as a decoction. Compliance with the exact instructions for taking this formula is very important to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. It should be taken while it is warm. Following consumption of the warm decoction, the patient needs to additionally consume a bowl of warm rice porridge. The grain qi of the rice enhances the strength of the medicinals and boosts the stomach qi to help expel cold pathogens. Thereafter, the patient should either put on warm clothes or bundle up in a blanket to help induce a light sweat. The reason for this is to avoid further wind invasions and to promote sweating.
【Action】
Releases the flesh and the exterior, harmonizes ying and wei levels.
【Indication】
Gui Zhi Tang is indicated for externally contracted wind-cold affecting those with an exterior deficiency constitution. The symptoms are aversion to wind, fever, perspiration, headache, congested and noisy nose, and dry retching. The tongue has a white coating, there is no thirst, and the pulse is either superficial and moderate or superficial and weak.
