Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San Chuān Xiōng Chá Tiáo Sàn
Ligusticum Chuanxiong Powder to be Taken with Green Tea
- Category
- Formulas that Release the Exterior
- Ingredients
- 8 herbs
Actions
- Disperses Wind and relieves pain
Indications
- Headache in the entire head or in any part of the head together with chills and fever
- Aversion to cold
- Nasal congestion
- Dizziness
Ingredients
8 substances in Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San — each links to its full herb monograph.
Bai Zhi6 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Bo He24 gCool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Chuan Xiong12 gInvigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
Fang Feng4.5 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Gan Cao6 gTonify Qi
Jing Jie12 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Qiang Huo6 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Xi Xin3 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the ExteriorPreparation & dosage
Cooking time is 10 minutes or less.
Safety — read before use
Do not use for headache due to Qi and Blood Deficiency, or for headache from Liver Yang Rising caused by Deficiency.
Originally Appeared In:
- Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)
Sources & References
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