Cold Decoction No. 2

Cold Decoction No. 2,For wind-cold type colds. Symptoms include chills or mild fever, absence of sweating, headache, generalized aching of the joints, nasal congestion, clear nasal discharge, a thin white tongue coating, and a floating and tight pulse.

Formulas Name : Cold Decoction No. 2

Chinese Name : 感冒汤2号

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 3 g, Cinnamon Twig 3 g, Schizonepeta Spikes 6 g, Fangfeng 9 g, Qianghuo 6 g, Magnolia Flower 6 g, Lightly Fermented Soybeans 9 g, Reed Root 20 g, Licorice 3 g.

Source

*Clinical Medical Case Studies and Prescriptions*.

Benefits

For wind-cold type colds. Symptoms include chills or mild fever, absence of sweating, headache, generalized aching of the joints, nasal congestion, clear nasal discharge, a thin white tongue coating, and a floating and tight pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Cold Decoction No. 2,*Clinical Medical Case Studies and Prescriptions*.,For wind-cold type colds. Symptoms include chills or mild fever, absence of sweating, headache, generalized aching of the joints, nasal congestion, clear nasal discharge, a thin white tongue coating, and a floating and tight pulse.

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