Class: Release the Exterior
Subclass: Disperse Wind-Cold
Possible symptoms and diseases:
Back stiffness
Body rigidity
Spasms
Stiffness of the neck
Floating-Slow pulse (Fu Chi) according to the Jin Gui Yao Lue
Preparation:
DECOCTION: 45 g/litre until 35 cl remain.
Administration / Dosage, recommended:
DECOCTION: Take one cup (the patient should be bundle up to help induce sweating). If the first cup is successful, do not administer a second cup. If there is a little sweating, repeat once or twice, progressively reducing the interval between doses. If no result, pursue medication for 24 hours (1 cup/3 hours).
According to the source text, the consumption of alcohol and raw, cold, spicy, or greasy foods is prohibited during medication. Consumption of alcohol may generate vomiting.
Contraindications:
Internal Heat
Wind-Heat
Diarrhea