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Cold-Repelling Decoction

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Cold-Repelling Decoction,Cold and wind pathogens invade the skin and hair, causing nasal congestion, coughing, and wheezing.

Formulas Name : Cold-Repelling Decoction

Chinese Name : 御寒汤

Drug Formulation

2 fen of Coptis, 2 fen of Phellodendron, 2 fen of Notopterygium, 3 fen of fried licorice, 3 fen of Buddha’s-ear herb, 3 fen of Tussilago flower, 3 fen of Angelica dahurica, 3 fen of Saposhnikovia, 5 fen of Cimicifuga, 5 fen of ginseng, 5 fen of tangerine peel, 7 fen of Atractylodes, 1 qian of Astragalus.

Source

From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients and prepare as one dose.

Benefits

Cold and wind pathogens invade the skin and hair, causing nasal congestion, coughing, and wheezing.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue and take warm after meals.

Cold-Repelling Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 1.,Cold and wind pathogens invade the skin and hair, causing nasal congestion, coughing, and wheezing.

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