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Tonifies the Qi
Stabilizes the exterior
Arrests sweating

Indications

Spontaneous sweating
Frequent colds
Aversion to wind
Fatigue
A pale and shiny complexion

Western Uses:

Common Cold
Influenza
Chronic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis

Ingredients

3 substances in Yu Ping Feng San — each links to its full herb monograph.

Bai Zhu60 gTonify Qi

Fang Feng60 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Huang Qi60-180 gTonify Qi

Preparation & dosage

Powder. Grind all herbs into an even powder.

Take in 6-9 gram doses with warm water

Appropriately reduce dosages to prepare a decoction.

Safety — read before use

Do not use in cases where there are night sweats due to Yin deficient heat

Originally Appeared In:

Teachings of Dan Xi (Dan Xi Xin Fa)

Notes:

This formula is only for fairly acute conditions.

Sources & References

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