Uses for GUI ZHI TANG

• Harmonizes Ying Qi and Wei Qi,
• Releases the muscle layer

– Common cold, flu, upper respiratory tract infection, postpartum fever, allergic rhinitis, cerebrovascular spasm, eczema, urticaria

GUI ZHI TANG Ingredients

1. Cinnamon Twigs	Gui Zhi	40%
   White Peony Root	Bai Shao	35
   Fresh ginger	Sheng Jiang	10
   Jujube Fruit	Da Zao	10
   Baked Licorice Root	Zhi Gan Cao	5

Dosage of GUI ZHI TANG

Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach, or as prescribed.

Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-2 quarts of water for until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator (less water will be needed).

Commonly, Chinese herbs are boiled for 20 – 40 minutes, the dregs are strained out and the “tea” is taken warm or at room temperature. Boiling times are averaged according to the composition of the formula. Flower and leaf will yield medicine in 5 -20 minutes. Roots take 20 to 40 minutes; Shells and minerals must cook for at least one hour. A few herbs, like mint or tangerine peel, must be quick-boiled for only 1-5 minutes to retain their volatile oils. These herbs are added separately to the boiling mixture just before completion.

* What’s the Difference Between, PIAN, WAN, TANG, SAN, SHUI and GAO?

• PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
• WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
• TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
• SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
• SHUI = Tincture (extract with alcohol or other solvent)
• GAO = Paste (topical unguent or plaster)

* These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.