Effect
Relieve exterior syndrome by means of diaphoresis, dispel wind, promote the flow of qi and relieve asthma and wheeze.
Ingredients
Ramulus Cinnamomi (Guizhi) 5 g,
Shao Yao 3 g,
Rhizoma Zingiberis (Shengjiang) 3 g,
Zhi Gan Cao 3 g,
Zhi Ma Huang 3 g,
Fructus Jujubae (Dazao) 4 dates,
Semen Armeniacae Amarum (Xingren)
Explanation
Gui Zhi: Expelling pathogenic factors from the muscles and skin by means of diaphoresis, warming the channels to dispel pathogenic cold.
Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating the spleen and stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
Shao Yao: Tonifying blood and replenishing Yin.
Sheng Jiang: Dispersing wind-cold.
Ma Huang: Relieving superficies syndrome by means of diaphoresis, facilitating the flow of the lung-Qi to stop asthma.
Xing Ren: Promoting the flow of the lung-Qi, aiding Ma Huang in relieving asthma.
Da Zao: Invigorating the spleen-Qi, relieving the liver depression, treating deficiency of the heart.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken three times a day.