Chuanxiong and He San Decoction

Chuanxiong and He San Decoction,For wind-cold invading the exterior, manifested as headache, fatigue, high fever, and aversion to cold; suitable for all exterior syndromes in the elderly and children.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong and He San Decoction

Chinese Name : 川芎和解散

Drug Formulation

Purified Atractylodes (peeled, coarsely chopped, and stir-fried until golden) 4 liang; Ligusticum (stem removed) 1 liang 5 qian (if unavailable, substitute with Chuanxiong); Licorice (stir-fried) 5 qian; Fangfeng 1 liang.

Source

*Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 151.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For wind-cold invading the exterior, manifested as headache, fatigue, high fever, and aversion to cold; suitable for all exterior syndromes in the elderly and children.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–4 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Chuanxiong and He San Decoction,*Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 151.,For wind-cold invading the exterior, manifested as headache, fatigue, high fever, and aversion to cold; suitable for all exterior syndromes in the elderly and children.

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