Cinnamon and Anemarrhena Combination (Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang)

Alternative Names

• gui zhi shao yao zhi mu tang
• kuei chih shao yao chih mu tang
• keisi suakuyaku chimo to
• Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction

Ingredients

Fu Zi 附子 Prepared daughter root of Sichuan aconite Radix Lateralis Aconiti Carmichaeli Praeparata [don’t use if pregnant] [This herb is not included in the on-line formula. In place of Fu Zi we use a higher dosage of Rou Gui. The reason is that Fu Zi is a safe herb but if not used correctly for the correct condition can cause side effects. Fu Zi is needed in some cases, as examples: the aged or those with heart conditions. As an aphrodisiac or libido enhancer it depends totally on the patient’s condition. Those persons who feel they need the use of Fu Zi require a consultation Hope you understand.]

Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba [supports pregnancy]

Cang Zhu 蒼术 atractylodes rhizome, cang shu Atractylodis Rhizoma

Sheng Jiang 生薑 fresh ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma

Ma Huang 麻黃 ephedra stem Herba Ephedrae (not included in online version)

Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]

Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae

Fang Feng 防風 saposhnikovia root, ledebouriella root, siler Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae

Zhi Mu 知母 anemarrhena rhizome Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Asphodeloidis

This formula can be used to support health with or without symptoms. If symptoms are present, take 1 level teaspoon of the powder (8 capsules) three times daily. When symptoms are not present, take 1/2 level teaspoon (4 capsules), two times daily. Empty stomach is best for efficient absorption, but not essential. [More…]

At this dosage, your order will last approximately this long (?):

• 100 grams powder (capsules or powder): 8 to 25 days
• 200 grams powder (powder only): 19 to 56 days