[Nature and flavor] Spicy, sweet, warm.
[Meridian] Lung, heart, bladder meridian.
[Effects] Sweating, dispelling cold and relieving pain, promoting yang and transforming qi, balancing and descending qi.
[Indications] Cold due to wind and cold, cold pain in the abdomen, amenorrhea due to cold blood, joint pain, phlegm, edema, palpitations, etc.
[Usage and Dosage] Decoction, 3-10g.
[Contraindications] Cinnamon twig is pungent and warm, and can easily move yin and blood. It should be avoided for symptoms such as exogenous febrile diseases, yin deficiency and excessive fire, and blood heat. Pregnant women and those with excessive menstrual flow should use it with caution.