Class: Release the Exterior
Subclass: Disperse Wind-Cold
Actions:
Calms pain
Promotes sweating
Releases the Exterior
Indications:
External Wind-Cold-Damp.
Possible symptoms and diseases:
Body rigidity
Chills
Fever
Headache
No sweating
Rheumatic pain
Stiffness of the neck
Abscess
Conjunctivitis
Red skin
Skin rashes
Sore throat
Swelling of the throat
Pale, slightly swollen tongue, thin-white coating
Floating pulse (Fu)
Preparation:
POWDER: The source text advises to cook 6 g together with a small amount of fresh ginger and peppermint.
DECOCTION: 40-50 g/litre until 40 cl remain.