Effect
Relieving exterior syndrome and dispelling cold.
Indications
Cold, influenza, early stage of malaria, postpartum cold, cold during pregnancy, cold in period.
Ingredients
Radix Bupleuri (Chaihu) 9 g,
Radix Saposhnikoviae (Fangfeng) 3 g,
Citrus aurantium (Chenpi) 4.5 g,
Shao Yao 6 g,
Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) 3 g,
Rhizoma Zingiberis (Shengjiang) 10 g.
Explanation
Chai Hu: The principal drug, being bitter and pungent in taste and slightly cold in nature, soothing the liver to regulate the circulation of Qi.
Chen Pi: Promoting the circulation of Qi, strengthening the stomach.
Shao Yao: Regulating the flow of blood, nourishing the liver.
Fang Feng: Dispelling wind and alleviating pain.
Zhi Gan Cao: Tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
Sheng Jiang: Regulating the stomach and descending the adverse flow of Qi.
Administration
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.