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Zhuge’s Remedy for Arm-Sleeve Wind

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Zhuge’s Remedy for Arm-Sleeve Wind,For summer colds and epidemics.

Formulas Name : Zhuge’s Remedy for Arm-Sleeve Wind

Chinese Name : 诸葛解甲风

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (with roots and nodes removed): 8 liang; mung beans: 10 liang (with skins).

Source

*Supplement to the *Inner Canon**, Volume 3, citing *Essential Formulas for Physicians*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For summer colds and epidemics.

Instructions for Use

Take with half a tea clock of water without sediment. Adjust the dosage according to the patient’s constitution: 1.5 qian for robust individuals, 1 qian for those of moderate constitution, and 5–6 fen for children under 10 years of age. Do not use blankets or quilts; sweating will occur immediately.

Zhuge’s Remedy for Arm-Sleeve Wind,*Supplement to the *Inner Canon**, Volume 3, citing *Essential Formulas for Physicians*.,For summer colds and epidemics.

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