Huanglian and cinnamon can be used to form Jiaotai pills, in which the optimal ratio of the two should be 10:1, i.e., the amount of Huanglian should be ten times that of cinnamon.
The drug composition of Jiaotai Pills is extremely simple, consisting of Huanglian and Cinnamon. Among them, the heavy use of Huang Lian, Huang Lian has the effect of clearing and diarrhea of heart fire and removing vexation; while the amount of cinnamon is small, mainly play a role in inducing the fire back to the original effect, which can constrain the bitter and cold nature of Huang Lian, without the disadvantage of increasing the fire evils.
The two medicines are used in conjunction with each other, together playing the effect of transportation heart and kidney (heart fire down, kidney water up, mutual restraint), can be used for the treatment of insomnia and forgetfulness caused by the lack of water and fire, palpitations (heartbeat accelerated, often accompanied by panic) anxiety (heartbeat violent, panic and restlessness), sleeplessness at night and other disorders.
Clinical application of Jiaotai Pills, should be strictly in accordance with its optimal ratio for medication, Huanglian and cinnamon ratio should be 10:1. Jiaotai Pills need to be under the guidance of a medical professional for the correct use of medication, adverse effects and contraindications are not clear.