Decoction for Dispelling Exterior Pathogenic Factors and Clearing Fire

Decoction for Dispelling Exterior Pathogenic Factors and Clearing Fire,Lung cold causing wheezing, fever with aching bones, aversion to cold and headache, with a floating and full pulse.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Exterior Pathogenic Factors and Clearing Fire

Chinese Name : 表邪降火汤

Drug Formulation

Peppermint, Dried Tangerine Peel, Atractylodes, Ephedra (omit in summer and fall), Cinnamon Twig, Apricot Kernel, Abdominal Skin, Perilla Leaf, Licorice, Fresh Ginger (as a guide).

Source

*Dian Dian Jing*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Lung cold causing wheezing, fever with aching bones, aversion to cold and headache, with a floating and full pulse.

Decoction for Dispelling Exterior Pathogenic Factors and Clearing Fire,*Dian Dian Jing*, Volume 3.,Lung cold causing wheezing, fever with aching bones, aversion to cold and headache, with a floating and full pulse.

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