Decoction for Clearing Both Exterior and Interior，*Collected Essays on Medical Exploration*, Volume 3.，For cases where chest and flank pain occurs 1–2 days after the onset of cold damage. This condition arises from prior anger and pent-up resentment, leading to disharmony within the five viscera and a loss of control over primordial yang. Consequently, the primordial yang of the exterior defensive layer becomes compromised, resulting in susceptibility to external invasion by cold pathogens.
Decoction for Clearing Both Exterior and Interior
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Both Exterior and Interior
Chinese Name : 表里双清汤
Drug Formulation
3 qian of mint, 3 qian of Corydalis, 4 qian of Wulingzhi, 3 qian of ephedra, 3 qian of cinnamon twig, 3 qian of Guangmuxiang, 4 qian of Magnolia bark (stir-fried with ginger juice), 3 qian of Trifoliate orange, 1 qian of Tongcao.
Source
*Collected Essays on Medical Exploration*, Volume 3.
Benefits
For cases where chest and flank pain occurs 1–2 days after the onset of cold damage. This condition arises from prior anger and pent-up resentment, leading to disharmony within the five viscera and a loss of control over primordial yang. Consequently, the primordial yang of the exterior defensive layer becomes compromised, resulting in susceptibility to external invasion by cold pathogens.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Decoction for Clearing Both Exterior and Interior,For cases where chest and flank pain occurs 1–2 days after the onset of cold damage. This condition arises from prior anger and pent-up resentment, leading to disharmony within the five viscera and a loss of control over primordial yang. Consequently, the primordial yang of the exterior defensive layer becomes compromised, resulting in susceptibility to external invasion by cold pathogens.