Class: Clear Heat
Subclass: Clear Summer-Heat
Actions:
Disperses Summer-Heat
Indications:
Severe early-stage Summer-Heat with superimposed contraction of Cold
Possible symptoms and diseases:
Chills
Fever
Headache
No sweating
Thirst
Oppression of the stomach
Red complexion
Pink tongue, greasy-white coating
Floating-Rapid pulse (Fu Shu)
Preparation:
DECOCTION: 35 g/litre until 40 cl remain.
Administration/Dosage schedule:
DECOCTION: Take one cup. If there is no sweating, take a second cup.
Contraindications:
Spontaneous sweating.
Note:
This condition is common during the summertime due to changes in weather and diet.