Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang
桂枝人参汤

 

 

Cinnamon Twig and Ginseng Decoction

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AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Peptic ulcer • Gastritis • Cholecystitis • Colitis • Gastroenteritis
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Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Warm Interior Cold ⌕     Subcategory: Warm the Middle and Dispel Cold ⌕      Family: Gan Jiang Lei Fang ⌕      Source: Shang Han Lun  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Release exterior • Resolve distention • Warm interior
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -      Pulse -      Face/other 
Patterns:  
Indications: Fever • Headache • Epigastric distention • Pronounced diarrhea • Chills • Joint pain
Contraindications: Yin deficiency • Interior heat
Properties
Characteristics: Data adapted from product found online.

HERBS Cat/Dose Actions Properties
Gui Zhi • Cinnamon Twig • 桂枝 Release Exterior Wind Cold
9 g
Unblock yang Qi • Warm channels • Expel Cold in muscle layer • Improve circulation • Relieve pain Antimicrobial • anticoagulant • teratogenic • emmenagogue • antiparasitic • antibiotic • hypoglycemic •analgesic • anti-inflammatory • antioxidant • free radical scavenging • sedative • memory enhancer
Gan Jiang • Ginger (Dried) • 干姜 Warm Interior Expel Cold
9 g
Warm interior • Expel cold • Stop bleeding • Transform phlegm • Rescue devastated yang • Warm Middle Jiao • Warm lungs • Warm meridians Anticoagulant • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic
Ren Shen • Ginseng • 人参 Tonify Qi
9 g
Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms spirit • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • antiplatelet • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant
Bai Zhu • White Atractylodes Root • 白术 Tonify Qi
9g
Tonify Spleen Qi • Stop sweating • Calms fetus • Dry dampness • Stabilize exterior • Stop sweating Bai Zhu is more Spleen focused while Cang Zhu is more for dampness Anti-inflammatory • Hepatoprotective • Immunity Booster • Hypoglycemic • Antibaterial
Zhi Gan CaoLicorice Root • 甘草 Tonify Qi
9 g
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic
Modifications For

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Gan Jiang: Pregnancy • Blood heat • Pregnancy • Bloody mucous • Night sweats • Unexplained sweating • Heat induced pain • Heat induce vomiting
Ren Shen: Autoimmune disorder • Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat
Bai Zhu: Autoimmune disorder • Yin deficiency with heat • Dehydration • Foods: black carp, Chinese cabbage, peach, plum and coriander
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs
Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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