Class: Release the Exterior
Subclass: Disperse Wind-Cold
Actions:
Calms back and neck pain
Promotes sweating
Releases Wind-Cold from the Exterior
Indications:
Wind-Cold which binds the upper portion of the greater Yang channel and prevents the fluids from reaching the area.
Possible symptoms and diseases:
Chills
Fever
No sweating
Painful neck
Back pain
Cold intolerance
Cold shoulders
Headache
Wind intolerance
Pink tongue, thin-white coating
Floating-Tight pulse (Fu Jin)
Preparation:
DECOCTION: 40-50 g/litre until 40 cl remain.
Administration / Dosage, recommended:
DECOCTION: 3 times a day (2 hours between each dose).
Note:
Slight sweating should occur. If not, pursue medication (never exceed 48 hours).According to the source text, the consumption of alcohol during medication may generate vomiting.
Contraindications:
Internal Heat
Wind-Heat