Gui Zhi Jia Fu Zi Tang
桂枝加附子汤

 

 

Cinnamon Twig plus Aconite Decoction

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Fever and chills • Head ache • Cold and flu • Nasal congestion • Dry heaves
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Products (online examples)

Capsules

Capsules

Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Release the Exterior ⌕     Subcategory: Release Exterior Cold ⌕      Family: Gui Zhi Lei Fang ⌕      Source: Shang Han Lun  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Expels wind cold • Harmonize ying qi • Harmonize wei qi • Disperse cold • Stops perspiration
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -      Pulse -      Face/other 
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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 Antimicrobialanticoagulantteratogenic • emmenagogue • antiparasitic • antibiotic • hypoglycemic •analgesic • anti-inflammatory • antioxidant • free radical scavenging • sedative • memory enhancer
Bai Shao • White Root Peony • 白芍♥ Tonify Blood
9 g
Nourish blood • Regulate menses • Soothes liver • Relieve pain • Preserve yin • Reduce spasms • Harmonize Ying and Wei QiSheng - calm Liver, preserve yin • Chao - nourish blood, regulate menses analgesic • antibacterial • anti-inflammatory • hepatoprotective • immune system boost • sedative
Sheng Jiang • Ginger (Raw) • 生姜 Release Exterior Wind Cold
9g
Release exterior • Stops vomiting • Relieve Nausea • Stops cough • Reduce herb toxicity • Regulate central flow of Qi Expectorant • Cough Suppressant • Digestive • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • AntipyreticCholagogicAntiemetic • Antimutagenic
Da Zao • Jujube • 大枣 Tonify Qi
5-12 pieces
Tonify spleen • Tonify qi • Calm the spirit • Harmonize other herb's properties • Nourish blood  Antibacterial • Antidepressant • Anti-inflammatory • Expectorant • Hepatoprotective • Hypotensive • Sedative
Zhi Gan CaoLicorice Root • 甘草 ♦  Tonify Qi
6 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 effects Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic
Zhi Fu Zi • Process Aconite Daughter Root • 附子 Warm Interior Expel Cold Restore devastated yang • Warm channels • Warms interior cold • Relief pain • Strengthen Ming Men fire Anodyne • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Mild sedative
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy     Assistant ♦Envoy
Decoction Directions: This is a variation of the Cinnamon Twig Decoction.  Adding Fu Zi will help with the aches and pains at the beginning of a cold.  the disorder has not yet entrenched in the interior, so nausea and thirst are not yet apparent. 
Modifications For

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Gui Zhi: Pregnancy • Liver Wind • Measles • Open skin sores
Bai Shao: Deficiency cold • Breast feeding • Pregnancy • Bleeding Disorder • Scheduled Surgery
Sheng Jiang: Lung heat • Dry cough • Phlegm heat • Full heat • Yin deficiency with heat • Vomiting from stomach heat • Gallstones • Exterior deficiency with unexplained sweating • Horse meat
Da Zao: Epigastric discomfort and bloating • Food stagnation • Damp excess • Damp Phlegm • Intestinal worms
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs
Fu Zi: Soy sauce • Millet • Pregnancy • False cold, true heat • Incompatible with: Bai Ji, Bai Lian, Ban Xia, Chuan Bei Mu, Gua Lou Pi, Gua Lou Ren, Gua Lou Shi, Tian Hua Fen, Zhe Bei MuCao Wu is antagonized by Xi Jiao
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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