xiao qing long tang
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Nomenaclature

xiǎo qīng lóng tāng
小青龍湯
Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction
Other Translations

Meaning of the Name


Functions

Release Exterior Wind Cold

Release exterior and induce diaphoresis
Sx: fever and chills (chills predominantly) w/o sweating, coughing, wheezing, sputum that is copious, white, stringy and difficult to expectorate, a a stifling sensation in the chest, generalized sensation of heaviness and body aches, no thirst. T: moist tongue coat. P: floating and tight. *floating edema or very difficult breathing when lying down in severe cases.


Composition:

ma huang 9g

gui zhi 9g

gan jiang 9g

xi xin 9g

wu wei zi 9g

bai shao 9g

ban xia 9g

zhi gan cao 9g


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Herbs with this formula

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