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Enhanced Xiangsu Decoction

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Enhanced Xiangsu Decoction,For common cold: when wind-pathogen invades the skin and pores, causing chills, sneezing, yawning, headache, and fever—symptoms similar to those of cold damage—but with a fear of wind and cold and mild severity.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Xiangsu Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味香苏饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Chuanxiong, 3 qian of Perilla, 3 qian of Qianghuo, 3 qian of Fangfeng, 3 qian of Cangzhu, 3 qian of Xiangfu, 3 qian of Licorice, 3 qian of Jingjie, 3 qian of Bai Zhi, 1 qian of Kudzu Root, 1 qian of Qianhu.

Source

From *Yu’an*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For common cold: when wind-pathogen invades the skin and pores, causing chills, sneezing, yawning, headache, and fever—symptoms similar to those of cold damage—but with a fear of wind and cold and mild severity.

Instructions for Use

Add 10 scallion bulbs and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct in water and take orally. Cover the body to induce sweating.

Enhanced Xiangsu Decoction,From *Yu’an*, Volume 2.,For common cold: when wind-pathogen invades the skin and pores, causing chills, sneezing, yawning, headache, and fever—symptoms similar to those of cold damage—but with a fear of wind and cold and mild severity.

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