Modified Qianghuo-Guizhi Decoction，From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.，Cold Malaria. Caused by seeking excessive coolness through bathing during the hot summer months, leading to exposure to cold; characterized by the latent invasion of yin pathogens, absence of sweat, aversion to cold, cramping pain throughout the body, a sallow and cold complexion, and a course beginning with chills followed by fever.
Modified Qianghuo-Guizhi Decoction
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Formulas Name : Modified Qianghuo-Guizhi Decoction
Chinese Name : 加减羌活桂枝汤
Drug Formulation
Qianghuo 8 fen, Guizhi 1 qian 5 fen, Perilla 1 qian 5 fen, Houpo 1 qian 5 fen, Chaihu 8 fen, Cardamom Seed 1 qian (ground), Qingpi 1 qian 5 fen, Licorice 5 fen.
Source
From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.
Benefits
Cold Malaria. Caused by seeking excessive coolness through bathing during the hot summer months, leading to exposure to cold; characterized by the latent invasion of yin pathogens, absence of sweat, aversion to cold, cramping pain throughout the body, a sallow and cold complexion, and a course beginning with chills followed by fever.
Instructions for Use
Add 2 qian of stewed ginger and 5 jujubes as guides.
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Modified Qianghuo-Guizhi Decoction,Cold Malaria. Caused by seeking excessive coolness through bathing during the hot summer months, leading to exposure to cold; characterized by the latent invasion of yin pathogens, absence of sweat, aversion to cold, cramping pain throughout the body, a sallow and cold complexion, and a course beginning with chills followed by fever.