Effect
Relieve exterior syndrome by means of diaphoresis, clear internal heat.
Ingredients
Ramulus Cinnamomi (Guizhi) 2.3 g,
Shao Yao 2.3 g,
Herba Ephedrae (Mahuang) 2.3 g,
Zhi Gan Cao 2.3 g,
Fructus Jujubae (Dazao) 4 dates,
Rhizoma Zingiberis (Shengjiang) 3.1 g,
Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao) 3 g.
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.
Da Zao: Invigorating the spleen-Qi, relieving the liver depression, treating deficiency of the heart.
Shi Gao: Removing heat and restlessness.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.