Formulas

Guì Zhī Tāng (Cinnamon Twig Decoction)

by KPC Herbs

$21.00

Releases Wind-Cold from the Exterior and harmonizes the Ying and Wei. Zhang Zhongjing's foundational formula for Wind-Cold invasion with sweating, aversion to wind, fever, headache, and a floating weak pulse.

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Formula Class

Exterior-Releasing, Ying-Wei Harmonizing Formula

TCM Pattern

Wind-Cold Exterior Deficiency — Disharmony of Ying and Wei

Formula Composition

Chief Herb

Gui Zhi — Cinnamon Twig (Cinnamomum cassia)

Releases the Exterior, dispels Wind-Cold, warms and unblocks the channels, and promotes sweating. Addresses both the pathogen and the Wei Qi disharmony.

Deputy Herb

Bai Shao — White Peony Root (Paeonia lactiflora)

Nourishes Ying Qi and Blood, astringes (prevents excessive sweating), and harmonizes with Gui Zhi to balance Ying and Wei.

Assistant Herbs

Sheng Jiang — Fresh Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Aids Gui Zhi in releasing the Exterior, warms the Stomach, stops nausea, and enhances the effect of the chief herb.

Da Zao — Jujube Date (Ziziphus jujuba)

Nourishes Blood, tonifies Spleen Qi, moderates the formula, and harmonizes Ying and Wei with Sheng Jiang.

Envoy Herb

Zhi Gan Cao — Honey-fried Licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis)

Tonifies Qi, harmonizes all the herbs, and moderates the dispersing action of Gui Zhi.

TCM Actions

Releases Wind-Cold from the Exterior
Adjusts and harmonizes Ying (Nutritive) and Wei (Defensive) Qi
Promotes sweating to expel pathogens
Warms the channels and relieves pain

Clinical Indications

Early-stage Wind-Cold with spontaneous sweating
Aversion to wind and cold, fever
Headache and stiff neck
Nasal congestion with clear discharge
Floating, moderate pulse
Post-illness or postpartum exterior deficiency