Composition
- Flos Lonicerae - Jin Yin Hua: 9-15 g
- Fructus Forsythiae - Lian Qiao: 9-15 g
- Herba Menthae haplocalycis - Bo He: 3-6 g
- Herba Schizonepetae - Jing Jie: 6-9 g
- Semen Sojae praeparatum - Dan Dou Chi: 3-6 g
- Radix Platycodi - Jie Geng: 3-6 g
- Fructus Arctii - Niu Bang Zi: 9-12 g
- Radix Glycyrrhizae - Gan Cao: 3-6 g
- Rhizoma Phragmitis - Lu Gen: 15-30 g
- Folium Lophatheri - Dan Zhu Ye: 3-6 g
Actions
- Disperses Wind-Heat
- Eliminates Heat and Toxins
Indications
- Invasion of Wind-Heat
- Prevents penetration of Toxic Heat
Symptoms and signs
- Cold
- Rhinitis
- Headache
- Thirst
- Sore throat
- Tongue with yellow coating
- Floating and rapid pulse
Applications
- Bronchitis
- Cold
- Measles
- Tonsillitis
- Rubella
Contraindications
- Syndromes of Cold
- Damp-Heat
Modifications
- In case of cough:Semen Pruni armeniacae - Xing Ren
- In case of thirst:Radiix Trichosanthis - Tian Hua Fen