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Modified Qianghuo Wuji Powder

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Modified Qianghuo Wuji Powder,For common colds occurring in all four seasons, characterized by fever, aversion to cold, headache, body aches, a deep, hoarse cough, a floating and tight pulse, and absence of sweating.

Formulas Name : Modified Qianghuo Wuji Powder

Chinese Name : 加减羌活五积散

Drug Formulation

Dang Gui 1.5 qian, Bai Shao 1 qian, Chen Pi 0.8 fen, Ban Xia 1.5 qian, Fu Ling 1.3 qian, Gan Cao 1 qian, Jie Geng 1 qian, Zhi Ke 1 qian, Chuan Xiong 1 qian, Bai Zhi 1 qian, Fang Feng 1 qian, Qiang Huo 0.8 fen, Gui Zhi 1 qian, Zi Su Ye 0.5 fen, Bei Xi Xin 0.3 fen.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For common colds occurring in all four seasons, characterized by fever, aversion to cold, headache, body aches, a deep, hoarse cough, a floating and tight pulse, and absence of sweating.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 5 cun of scallion whites; decoct in water and take while hot. Induce a light sweat.

Modified Qianghuo Wuji Powder,*Huiyue*, Volume 3.,For common colds occurring in all four seasons, characterized by fever, aversion to cold, headache, body aches, a deep, hoarse cough, a floating and tight pulse, and absence of sweating.

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