Chuanxiong and Xiangfu Decoction

Chuanxiong and Xiangfu Decoction,For cold-induced headaches, wind-cold pain at the back of the head, as well as headaches resulting from typhoid fever or the common cold.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong and Xiangfu Decoction

Chinese Name : 川芎香附汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 1 liang, Xiangfuzi 1 liang, Qianghuo 1 liang, Cangzhu (soaked in rice water) 1 liang, Xixin 7 qian and a half, Yinchen 7 qian and a half, Ganju 2 liang, Bohe 2 liang, Bai Zhi 2 liang, Jingjie 8 qian, Gancao 8 qian.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 53.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For cold-induced headaches, wind-cold pain at the back of the head, as well as headaches resulting from typhoid fever or the common cold.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with a small amount of tea after meals.

Chuanxiong and Xiangfu Decoction,*Yi Tong*, Volume 53.,For cold-induced headaches, wind-cold pain at the back of the head, as well as headaches resulting from typhoid fever or the common cold.

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