Decoction for Relieving Exterior Symptoms

Decoction for Relieving Exterior Symptoms,For wind-cold common colds occurring in all four seasons, characterized by nasal congestion, a hoarse voice, or unceasing nasal discharge, accompanied by fever, aversion to cold, headache, and body aches.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Relieving Exterior Symptoms

Chinese Name : 疏表汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of light fermented soybeans, 2 qian of Notopterygium, 1 qian 5 fen of Saposhnikovia, 1 qian 5 fen of Platycodon, 1 qian of Peucedanum, 1 qian of Scutellaria, 8 fen of Perilla leaf, 8 fen of Ligusticum, 5 fen of Asarum, 5 fen of Licorice, 2 qian of fresh ginger, and 2 stalks of scallion whites.

Source

From *Treatise on Cold and Heat Disorders*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For wind-cold common colds occurring in all four seasons, characterized by nasal congestion, a hoarse voice, or unceasing nasal discharge, accompanied by fever, aversion to cold, headache, and body aches.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Decoction for Relieving Exterior Symptoms,From *Treatise on Cold and Heat Disorders*, Volume 5.,For wind-cold common colds occurring in all four seasons, characterized by nasal congestion, a hoarse voice, or unceasing nasal discharge, accompanied by fever, aversion to cold, headache, and body aches.

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