Wind-Dispelling and Congestion-Resolving Decoction，From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 3.，Whether caused by exposure to wind or heat, or—in severe cases—by extreme heat giving rise to wind, symptoms manifest externally as headache, brain distension, nasal congestion, and runny nose; internally as a dry throat, sore throat, thick phlegm, and a restless cough.
Wind-Dispelling and Congestion-Resolving Decoction
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Formulas Name : Wind-Dispelling and Congestion-Resolving Decoction
Chinese Name : 消风百解散
Drug Formulation
4 liang of dried kudzu root, 2 liang 5 qian of apricot kernels, 2 liang 5 qian of Chinese schizonepeta, 2 liang of Fangfeng, 2 liang of Platycodon root, 1 liang 5 qian of Xianhu, 1 liang 5 qian of peppermint, 1 liang of sweet chrysanthemum, 1 liang of Trifoliate orange peel, and 5 qian of licorice.
Source
From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 3.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
Whether caused by exposure to wind or heat, or—in severe cases—by extreme heat giving rise to wind, symptoms manifest externally as headache, brain distension, nasal congestion, and runny nose; internally as a dry throat, sore throat, thick phlegm, and a restless cough.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with plain hot water before bedtime.
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Wind-Dispelling and Congestion-Resolving Decoction,Whether caused by exposure to wind or heat, or—in severe cases—by extreme heat giving rise to wind, symptoms manifest externally as headache, brain distension, nasal congestion, and runny nose; internally as a dry throat, sore throat, thick phlegm, and a restless cough.