bubble_chart Efficacy

Warming yang and replenishing qi, dispersing cold and releasing the exterior.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula is effective for treating yang deficiency and qi weakness with wind-cold invasion. In the formula, Astragalus Root and Ginseng tonify the original qi and strengthen the exterior, both expelling pathogens and preventing yang from escaping with sweat, serving as the sovereign medicinal. Prepared Aconite Lateral Root, Cinnamon Twig, and Asarum assist yang and dispel cold to release exterior pathogens, acting as the minister medicinal. Notopterygium, Sichuan Lovage Rhizome, and Saposhnikovia Root release the exterior and dissipate cold, while Peony Root cools the blood and dissipates blood stasis to counteract warm dryness, all serving as assistant medicinals. fried ginger warms the stomach, Chinese Date nourishes the spleen, and Liquorice Root harmonizes with its sweet and moderating properties, acting as the guiding medicinal.

bubble_chart Modern Application

Modern medicine believes that this formula regulates sweat gland function, promotes blood circulation, enhances immunity, and strengthens the heart. It is primarily used for common cold complicated by myocarditis, presenting with fever and chills, headache without sweating, cold limbs, fatigue and lethargy, low voice, pale tongue with white coating, and deep, weak pulse.