This tea is used for releasing the exterior and assisting the Yang: for exterior Wind-Cold due to deficiency or excessive patterns. Also see https://rehmanniaeherbaceuticals.com/blogs/cinnamon-twig-2/cinnamon-twig-2?_pos=1&_sid=f1543e6eb&_ss=r
(Some of) Cinnamon Twig's Functions
| Actions | Indications/Syndromes |
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Releases the Exterior, assists Yang, adjusts the Ying and Wei and releases the muscle layer |
Wind-Cold A weak person who catches cold easily |
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Warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain |
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi/Pain Syndrome |
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Unblocks Yang and transforms Qi and thin mucus |
Edema due to Cold-Phlegm or Yang Qi / Energy Deficiency with urinary dysfunction, dizziness and palpitations |
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Warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels |
Wind-Cold-Damp Bi/Pain Syndrome Blood Stasis due to Cold, causing amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea with or without abdominal masses |
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Warms the Middle and directs Turbid Yin downward |
Middle Burner Yang Deficiency Heart and Spleen Yang Deficiency (patient usually craves sweets) |
( Some)White Peony's Functions
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Astringes Yin and adjusts the Ying and Wei |
Yin Deficiency sweating Sweating due to Yin Collapse Disharmony between the Liver and Spleen Disharmony between the Ying and Wei with non-productive sweating |