Hu Qiming froze when he heard what Li Xu said.
Isn't Cinnamon Bark supposed to warm and unblock the meridians, and assist the yang to transform qi?
It primarily moves things upward, so how can it also descend stomach qi?
Li Xu smiled at his reaction and said, "Don't just read the books without thinking. In the Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Cabinet, the formula 'Gypsum and Cinnamon Decoction' is used to treat Rushing Pig Qi. That's when pathogenic cold from the kidneys surges upward, piercing through the middle burner and even rushing into the chest. This formula uses a heavy dose of Cinnamon Bark as the main ingredient. This is clear proof that it can descend rebellious qi and pacify the stomach."
Hu Qiming grew thoughtful as Zhang Zhongjing's classic writings came to mind.
