Gui Zhi Fu Zi Tang 桂枝附子汤
Cinnamon Twig and Aconite Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Cinnamomum cassia | ||
Paeonia lactiflora | ||
Zingiber officinale | 6–9 grams ea. | |
Ziziphus jujuba | 12 pieces | |
Glycyrrhiza uralensis | 6 grams | |
Aconitum carmichaeli | 6–9 grams |
Preparation:
Decoct the Aconite for 45–60 minutes, add the remaining herbs and cook for a furtehr 20 minutes
Function:
Clears Wind and Cold
Use:
1. Fever and Chills, headache, stiff neck, blocked nose, thin moist tongue coating, floating pulse. Compared to Gui Zhi Tang, this is for more severe Wind-Cold pain with body aches and pains and stiffness.
2. Used for Influenza, Cold, Hayfever with the above symptoms
3. Also used for Eczema and Urticaria
Dose:
a cupful, then cover up to induce sweating. If needed, a second cup can be taken an hour later, but stop once sweating is induced.
Comment:
This is for exterior Cold with Sweating and Chills and body aches and pains from Wind and Cold; Gui Zhi Tang is for similar presentation but without as severe Cold or body aches; Ma Huang Tang is for a similar presentation but with no sweating.
Cautions:
1. Not used for exterior Wind-Cold with Interior Heat (Fever, sore throat and rapid pulse)
Modifications:
Similar Formula:
This is Gui Zhi Tang with Aconite added.
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