Qianghuo Wind-Dispelling Decoction

Qianghuo Wind-Dispelling Decoction,Damp-heat stagnation in the spleen and lung channels; pathogenic factors lodged in the skin and muscle layers; swelling of the upper and lower eyelids resembling peaches; pain and dryness; tears flowing ceaselessly like a stream.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Wind-Dispelling Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活除风汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Qianghuo, 1 liang of Duhuo, 1 liang of Chuanxiong, 1 liang of Jiegeng, 1 liang of Da Huang, 1 liang of Diguopi, 1 liang of Huangqin, along with Ma Huang, Cang Zhu, Gan Cao, Ju Hua, and Mu Zei.

Source

From *Yin Hai Jing Wei*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Damp-heat stagnation in the spleen and lung channels; pathogenic factors lodged in the skin and muscle layers; swelling of the upper and lower eyelids resembling peaches; pain and dryness; tears flowing ceaselessly like a stream.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Qianghuo Wind-Dispelling Decoction,From *Yin Hai Jing Wei*, Volume 2.,Damp-heat stagnation in the spleen and lung channels; pathogenic factors lodged in the skin and muscle layers; swelling of the upper and lower eyelids resembling peaches; pain and dryness; tears flowing ceaselessly like a stream.

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