Qianghuo Powder Combined with Shengma Decoction，From *Fushou Jingfang*.，On the 3rd or 4th day of a cold-induced fever, with a combined Taiyang and Yangming syndrome, presenting with headache, aversion to cold and fever, stiffness in the lower back, spine, and neck, a flushed face, dry mouth, thirst, and restlessness.
Qianghuo Powder Combined with Shengma Decoction
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Formulas Name : Qianghuo Powder Combined with Shengma Decoction
Chinese Name : 羌活散合升麻汤
Drug Formulation
Qianghuo 1 qian 5 fen, Fangfeng 1 qian, Jiegeng 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Chuanxiong 1 qian, Cangzhu (soaked in rice water, stir-fried) 1 qian 5 fen, Zhike (stir-fried with wheat bran) 1 qian, Licorice 3 fen, Shengma 1 qian 5 fen, Dried Kudzu 1 qian 5 fen, Peony (stir-fried) 1 qian.
Source
From *Fushou Jingfang*.
Benefits
On the 3rd or 4th day of a cold-induced fever, with a combined Taiyang and Yangming syndrome, presenting with headache, aversion to cold and fever, stiffness in the lower back, spine, and neck, a flushed face, dry mouth, thirst, and restlessness.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 2 zhong of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1 zhong. Take as needed, regardless of the time of day.
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Qianghuo Powder Combined with Shengma Decoction,On the 3rd or 4th day of a cold-induced fever, with a combined Taiyang and Yangming syndrome, presenting with headache, aversion to cold and fever, stiffness in the lower back, spine, and neck, a flushed face, dry mouth, thirst, and restlessness.