Classical Formula Glossary

Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell) 桂枝加龍骨牡蠣湯

Formula Type	Formulas that Stabilize and Bind
Diagnosis	Yin and Yang deficiency, false Yang above and relative Yin excess (cold) below
Action	Restrains essence, suppresses rebellion, regulates and harmonizes Yin and Yang
Indication	Spermatorrhea or dreaming of sexual intercourse (in women), lower abdominal contraction and pain, cold sensation at tip of penis, occasionally watery diarrhea, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and dream-disturbed sleep, loss of hair. P: hollow, slight tight
Remarks	The deficiency in this syndrome arises from overwork or other types of exhaustion and is therefore severe; contraindicated when pulse is deep and thin but full or superficial but forceful
Ingredients	Bai Shao (tested) (9 g) Long Gu (30 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (9 g) Da Zao (4 g) Gan Cao (tested) (6 g)

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