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Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang 桂枝芍药知母汤
Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction


Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220

Herb Name
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Cinnamon twig)
Ma Huang
⿇黄 (Ephedra)
Zhi Fu Zi
制附子 (Processed Aconite) Zhi Mu 知母 (Anemarrhena)
Bai Shao yao
白芍药 (White Peony)
Bai Zhu
白术 (White Atractylodes)
Fang Feng 防⻛
Sheng Jiang ⽣姜 (fresh Ginger)
Gan Cao
⽢草 (Chinese Licorice)

Latin
Cinnamomum cassia
Ephedra sinica
Aconitum carmichaeli
Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Paeonia lacti
flora
Atractylodes macrocephala Saposhnikovia divaricata
Zingiber o
fficinale
Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Amount
12 grams

6 grams ea.
12 grams
9 grams
15 grams
12 grams
15 grams
6 grams


Preparation:
Decoction; Aconite should be cooked for 45–60 minutes before adding other medicines.

Function:
Opens obstructions, clears Wind and Damp, promotes flow of Yang Qi

Use:
Swelling and pain of the joints, especially in the lower body, worse at night, stiffness and poor movement of affected joints, chills, headache, greasy tongue coat, weak or slippery pulse.

1. Arthritis
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
3. Sciatica
4. Peri-arthritis of Shoulders
5. Connective tissue diseases


Dose:

The above can be taken in 2 doses over the course of the day

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Severe pain and limited movement, increase the doses of Ephedra and Aconite.
2. Heaviness in the body from excess Damp, increase Atracylodes
Bai Zhu and add Poria Fu Ling.
3. For more heat in the joints, increase the dose of Paeonia
Shao Yao and Anemarrhena Zhi Mu.
4. Qi and Yin de
ficiency add Rehmannia Sheng Di Huang and Achyranthes Niu Xi.


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