Trichosanthes root 6 gm, Cinnamon twig 9 gm, Peony root 9 gm, Licorice root 6 gm, Fresh ginger 9 gm, Jujube 12 pieces.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Decoct the above 6 ingredients with 900 ml of water until reduced to 300 ml. Administer in three doses while warm to induce mild sweating. If sweating does not occur, consume hot porridge after a short while to promote perspiration.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Releasing the flesh and effusing the external, promoting fluid production and relaxing the muscles.

bubble_chart Indications

External contraction wind-cold, fever with aversion to wind, headache, sweating, body stiffness, a feeling of tightness, and a deep, slow, and forceful pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula is derived from the "Cinnamon Twig Decoction" from the "Treatise on Cold Damage Diseases" with the addition of Trichosanthes Root. It is used to treat exogenous convulsive disease within the category of convulsive diseases. This condition arises from external pathogens obstructing the meridians, leading to tension and discomfort in the channels, compounded by exterior deficiency causing sweating and insufficient body fluids to nourish the tissues. The formula employs Cinnamon Twig Decoction to dispel wind-cold from the exterior, while Trichosanthes Root, with its sweet and cold properties, moistens dryness and promotes the flow of body fluids, effectively unblocking the meridians. Combined, the formula achieves the dual effects of releasing the exterior and generating fluids. Once the exterior syndrome is resolved, body fluids flow smoothly, the channels are nourished, and the convulsions naturally subside.