Formula for Releasing the Exterior and Dispersing Pathogenic Factors

Formula for Releasing the Exterior and Dispersing Pathogenic Factors,For cold-induced fever and common cold, with headache, fever, dry mouth, and runny nose; also for epidemics prevalent throughout the four seasons.

Formulas Name : Formula for Releasing the Exterior and Dispersing Pathogenic Factors

Chinese Name : 发表散

Drug Formulation

Pueraria root 2 qian, Western Ligusticum 1 qian 5 fen, Scutellaria root 2 qian, Licorice 8 fen.

Source

From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 2.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients to make one dose.

Benefits

For cold-induced fever and common cold, with headache, fever, dry mouth, and runny nose; also for epidemics prevalent throughout the four seasons.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 3 scallion whites; decoct in water. Take while hot to induce sweating.

Formula for Releasing the Exterior and Dispersing Pathogenic Factors,From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 2.,For cold-induced fever and common cold, with headache, fever, dry mouth, and runny nose; also for epidemics prevalent throughout the four seasons.

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