Ingredients
12 substances in Zai Zao San — each links to its full herb monograph.
Chi Shao3 gCool the Blood
Chuan Xiong3 gInvigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
Da Zao2 piecesTonify Qi
Fang Feng3 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Fu Zi3 gWarm the Interior and Expel Cold
Gan Cao1.5 gTonify Qi
Gui Zhi3 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Huang Qi6 gTonify Qi
Qiang Huo3 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Ren Shen3 gTonify Qi
Sheng Jiang3 gRoastedWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Xi Xin3 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the ExteriorOriginally Appeared In:
- Six Texts of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Liu Shu)
Sources & References
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