Classical Formula Glossary
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang (Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction) 桂枝芍藥知母湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Expel Dampness |
| Diagnosis | Recurrent Wind-Cold-Damp bi in which localized constraint generates heat |
| Action | Unblocks flow of Yang Qi, promotes movement in areas with painful obstruction), dispels wind, eliminates dampness, clears heat |
| Indication | Swollen and painful joints (especially of lower extremities) that are warm to the touch and worsen at night, reduced range of motion in affected joints, chills, absence of sweating, weight loss, headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, feeling as if one wants to vomit. T: white, greasy coat; P: wiry, slippery |
| Remarks | Also used for dizziness caused by inner ear disorders |
| Ingredients |
Bai Zhu (Organic) (15 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (15 g) |
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