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Cinnamon Bark (Cortex Cinnamomi)

Location found

Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan provinces, China

Flavor & Property

Pungent and sweet; hot

Effects

Relieves pain

Use

Cold, cold limbs, impotence and frequent micturition

* used with lateral root of aconite and prepared rehmannia root

Gastric and abdominal cold pain, poor appetite and loose stool

* used with lateral root of aconite, dried ginger and white atractylodes rhizome

Various pains

* used with pubescent angelica, loranthus mulberry mistletoe and eucommia bark

Amenorrhea and menorrhalgia

* used with Chinese angelica root, Chuanxiong rhizome and safflower

Sores and carbuncles

* used with rehmannia root, antler glue and ephedra

Dosage & Administration

2-5g (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication

Pregnant women

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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