Formula Ingredients Pattern Actions Indications
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San
Ligusticum Chuanxiong Powder to be Taken with Green Tea
Bo He Headache due to externally-contracted wind Disperses wind
Alleviates pain
Headache in any part of head accompanied by fever & chills, dizziness, nasal congestion
T: thin white coat
P: floating
Chuan Xiong
Bai Zhu
Qiang Huo
Xi Xin
Jing Jie
Fang Feng
Gan Cao
Cang Er Zi San
Xanthium Powder
Cang Er Zi
Xin Yi Hua
Profuse nasal discharge due to wind-heat attacking the head Disperses wind
Alleviates pain
Unblocks nose
Copious purulent foul-smelling nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, dizziness, frontal headache
T: normal or yellow coat
P: floating, rapid
Bai Zhi
Bo He
Ge Gen Tang
Kudzu Decoction
Ge Gen Externally-contracted wind-cold at Tai Yang stage Releases exterior & muscles layer
Generates fluids
Fever & chills without sweating, stiff & rigid neck & upper back
T: thin, white coat
P: floating, tight
Ma Huang
Gui Zhi
Bai Shao
Sheng Jiang
Da Zao
Gan Cao
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