Release Exterior: Wind-Cold

Question 1

Ma Huang Tang - Ephedra

Answer 1

NO sweat
Wheeze
Raises BP
(Taiyang Shang Han Disorder)

Floating/Tight P
Thin/White T

• Ma Huang
• Gui Zhi
• Xing ren
• Zhi Gan Cao

Question 2

Gui Zhi Tang - Cinnamon Twig

Answer 2

Deficiency
Ying Wei Disharmony
MUST BE sweating
AVOID: Sticky, Stinky, Raw
NO early stage febrile
Dry Heave
(Taiyang Zhong Feng Disorder)

Floating/Moderate/Frail P
Thin/White T

• Gui Zhi
• Bai Shao
• Sheng Jiang
• Da Zao
• Zhi Gan Cao

Question 3

Xiao Qing Long Tang - Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction

Answer 3

Fluid in Chest
Elderly
Don’t use longterm
Facial/Limb Edema

Floating/Tight P
Moist T

• Ma Huang
• Gui Zhi
• Gan Jiang
• Xi Xin
• Wu Wei Zi
• Bai Shao
• Zhi Ban Xia
• Zhi Gan Cao

Question 4

Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang - 9 Herb Decoction w/ Notopterygium

Answer 4

WCD w/ Internal Heat
Sore throat
Bitter taste
Slight Thirst
Don’t use longterm

Floating P
White T

• Qiang Huo
• Fang Feng
• Cang Zhu
• Xi Xin
• Bai Zhi
• Chuan Xiong
• Sheng Di Huang
• Huang Qin
• Gan Cao

Question 5

Xiang Su San - Cyperus & Perilla Leaf Powder

Answer 5

Internal Qi Constraint

Floating P
Thin/White T

• Xiang Fu
• Zi Su Ye
• Chen Pi
• Zhi Gan Cao

Question 6

Xiang Ru San - Mosla Powder

Answer 6

External Cold
Summer Damp (only Internal)

Floating P
White Greasy T

• Xiang Ru
• Bai Bian Dou
• Hou Po
• Rice Wine

Question 7

Cong Chi Tang - Scallion + Prepared Soybean Decoction

Answer 7

Unblock Yang Qi
Mild Fever
Slight Chills

Floating P
Thin/White T

• Cong Bai
• Dan Dou Chi