Xiaofeng Qianghuo Decoction

Xiaofeng Qianghuo Decoction,Imbalance of wind-qi, manifested as dizziness and vertigo, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, difficulty speaking, physical fatigue, pain in the limbs and joints, cough with phlegm congestion, and alternating chills and fever.

Formulas Name : Xiaofeng Qianghuo Decoction

Chinese Name : 消风羌活汤

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo (stem removed) 3 liang, Chrysanthemum flowers 3 liang, Ephedra (roots and nodes removed) 3 liang, Ligusticum root 3 liang, Fangfeng (branches removed) 3 liang, Gypsum (ground) 3 liang, Xianhu (stem removed) 3 liang, Scutellaria root (black core removed) 3 liang, Licorice (roasted and chopped) 4 liang,Zhike (fried with wheat bran, seeds removed) 4 liang, Poria cocos (black skin removed) half jin, Vitex fruit half jin, Asarum (stems and leaves removed) half liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 24.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Imbalance of wind-qi, manifested as dizziness and vertigo, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, difficulty speaking, physical fatigue, pain in the limbs and joints, cough with phlegm congestion, and alternating chills and fever.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to seven-tenths of the original volume, strain, and drink while warm; take at any time.

Xiaofeng Qianghuo Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 24.,Imbalance of wind-qi, manifested as dizziness and vertigo, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, difficulty speaking, physical fatigue, pain in the limbs and joints, cough with phlegm congestion, and alternating chills and fever.

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