CLOVE & CINNAMON
Ding Xiang/Rou Gui |
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Eugenia caryophyllata & Cinnamomun cassia |
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Ding Xiang |
acrid, warm |
lowers qi, stops hiccup, warms the Centre, disperses Cold,
alleviates pain, warms the Kidney, reinforces yang |
Rou Gui |
acrid, sweet, hot |
warms the Centre, disperses Cold, warms the Kidney, reinforces
yang, warms and dredges the meridians, warms qi and Blood |
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Major therapeutic action
Disperses Cold, alleviates pain.
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Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75-
90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three
grams twice daily.
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Indications
* Abdominal pain due to affection by Cold. |
Cautions and contraindications
The special aroma of Ding Xiang may cause malaise in a few people.
Caution in patients with hyperactivity of Fire due to yin deficiency and damaged Body Fluid by febrile
diseases while prescribing Rou Gui.
None noted. |
Combinations
* With qi stagnation, combine with Jin Ling Zi San. |
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