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Modified Zhengqi Powder

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Modified Zhengqi Powder,For cold-induced fever and common cold, regardless of whether the condition is exterior or interior.

Formulas Name : Modified Zhengqi Powder

Chinese Name : 加减正气散

Drug Formulation

Agastache leaf, Pinellia (finely ground, mixed with ginger juice, and stir-fried until yellow), Magnolia bark (peeled and stir-fried with ginger), Tangerine peel (white pith removed), Licorice (stir-fried), Poria cocos, and Amomum seed kernel—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 147, citing *Wei Sheng Jia Bao*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For cold-induced fever and common cold, regardless of whether the condition is exterior or interior.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 daqian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; take while still slightly warm before meals.

Modified Zhengqi Powder,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 147, citing *Wei Sheng Jia Bao*.,For cold-induced fever and common cold, regardless of whether the condition is exterior or interior.

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