Skip to content
Neijing
pldeesfr

Knowledge baseFormulas

Gui Zhi Ren Shen Tang桂枝人参汤

Cinnamon Twig and Ginseng Decoction

Also known asCinnamon and Ginseng Combination

Medicinals
5

Composition

  • Gui ZhiRam. Cinnamomi4–12 g

    Releases the Exterior, assists Yang, adjusts the Ying and Wei, releases the muscle layer and warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels.

  • Zhi Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata3–12 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.*

  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–9 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness, Stabilizes the Exterior, stops sweating and promotes water metabolism.*

    • Gan Jiang, Ren Shen
    Zhi Gan Cao,* for Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold and frequent diarrhea due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold..
  • Ren ShenRx. Ginseng3–9 g

    Tonifies Qi in Deficiency patients with Exterior conditions.

    • Bai Zhu
    tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen.
  • Gan JiangRz. Zingiberis2–9 g

    Warms the Middle, warms the Lungs and expels Cold.

    • Bai Zhu
    for diarrhea due to Spleen Deficiency.
    • Bai Zhu
    • Ren Shen
    for Spleen Yang Deficiency with a cold abdomen, vomiting and diarrhea.

Actions

  • Opens the Exterior to release pathogens
  • Brings warmth to the Interior
  • Supplements Qi
  • Eases a sensation of distention

Patterns treated

A combined Tai Yang and Tai Yin pattern

Manifestations

  • Feverishness
  • A chilled sensation
  • Head pain
  • Pains present in the joints
  • Diarrhea that is severe in degree
  • Distention in the epigastric region
  • Sweating
  • Coldness throughout the body and limbs
  • Limbs that feel weak
  • Throbbing sensations in the upper abdomen
  • Feet that feel cold
  • Difficulty or pain when urinating

Indications

  • Hair loss
  • A common cold accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Acute inflammation of the stomach and intestines
  • Peptic ulcer disease
  • Dyspepsia
  • Long-standing gastric inflammation
  • Long-standing gallbladder inflammation
  • Long-standing inflammation of the colon
  • Cold sensations in the abdomen
  • A weakened, depleted state
  • A tendency to sweat
  • Inflammation of the heart muscle caused by a virus
  • Coronary artery disease
  • An ulcer of the duodenum
  • Downward displacement of the stomach
  • Abnormal perspiration
  • Palpitations linked to nervous tension
  • Recurring headaches
  • The flu
  • Febrile illness
  • Diarrhea of a severe degree
  • Pain located in the joints

Modifications

Cautions

  • Should not be used in cases of Interior Heat.
  • Should not be given to patients with Yin Deficiency.