Qianghuo and Bai Zhi Decoction

Qianghuo and Bai Zhi Decoction,Headaches caused by headaches, common colds, or exposure to wind; all types of headaches.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo and Bai Zhi Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活白芷汤

Drug Formulation

Chrysanthemum flowers (without calyx) 1 liang, Asarum 5 qian, Licorice 7.5 qian, Angelica dahurica 3 liang, Notopterygium 3 liang, Cyperus 3 liang, Peppermint 3 liang, Schizonepeta spikelets 5 qian, Artemisia capillaris 5 qian, Atractylodes 1 liang, Ligusticum 1 liang.

Source

*The Handy Guide*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Headaches caused by headaches, common colds, or exposure to wind; all types of headaches.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with cool tea.

Qianghuo and Bai Zhi Decoction,*The Handy Guide*, Volume 1.,Headaches caused by headaches, common colds, or exposure to wind; all types of headaches.

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