Qianghuo and Guizhi Decoction

Qianghuo and Guizhi Decoction,For epidemic common cold with chills and fever, a tongue without coating or with a slippery white coating, a sticky and foul-smelling mouth, and cold limbs without sweating.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo and Guizhi Decoction

Chinese Name : 羌活桂枝煎

Drug Formulation

6 fen of Qianghuo, 5 fen of Guizhi, 2 fen of roasted ginger, 1 qian 2 fen of roasted Cangzhu, 1 qian of Danggui, 1 qian of Perilla stem, 1 qian of cut Perilla stem, 1 qian of white peony root (roasted), 1 qian of hawthorn pulp, 1 qian of Shenqu, 1 qian 5 fen of white Tribulus (thorns removed).

Source

From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For epidemic common cold with chills and fever, a tongue without coating or with a slippery white coating, a sticky and foul-smelling mouth, and cold limbs without sweating.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 pinch of small red beans and 1 qian of scallion whites with roots attached as guides; administer two doses as prescribed.

Qianghuo and Guizhi Decoction,From *Essence of Ancient Formulas*, Volume 1.,For epidemic common cold with chills and fever, a tongue without coating or with a slippery white coating, a sticky and foul-smelling mouth, and cold limbs without sweating.

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