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Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang 桂枝芍药知母汤
Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction
Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
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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) |
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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 deficiency add Rehmannia Sheng Di Huang and Achyranthes Niu Xi.
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