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Induces sweating and expels Wind-Cold-Damp

Exterior invasion of Wind, Cold and Damp on top of Heat already building inside Chills stronger than fever, without sweating Head heavy as if wrapped, with headache, stiff and painful neck and back, and aching of the whole body and limbs Tongue normal with a white or faintly yellow coat; pulse floating, frequently tight

Clears interior Heat

Restlessness, a bitter taste and mild thirst

Modern uses

Common cold Influenza Upper respiratory infections Fever Chills Headache Migraine Neuralgia from a common cold Sinusitis Sinus congestion Allergic rhinitis Urticaria Erysipelas Facial nerve palsy Torticollis Neck stiffness Muscle aches and pains Rheumatic or musculoskeletal aches Fibromyalgia Tenosynovitis Arthritis Rheumatic arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Lumbar strain Sciatica Acute myocarditis qiang huo fang feng cang zhu xi xin chuan xiong bai zhi huang qin sheng di huang gan cao