🌿 Folk Prescriptions

Common Cold
（One）
【Syndrome Differentiation】Blood deficiency with external invasion.
【Therapeutic Method】Soothing exterior with pungent-cool herbs.
【Formula Name】Sangzhi Maogen Tang.
【Composition】Xiaosangzhi 30g, Bai Maogen 30g, Shuang Sangye 9g, Jing Lianqiao 9g, Ku Jiegeng 9g, Sheng Gancao 9g.
【Usage】Decoct and take orally, one dose daily, twice daily.
【Source】Fang of Leng Fangnan.
（Two）
【Syndrome Differentiation】External invasion by epidemic pathogenic toxins.
【Therapeutic Method】Inducing sweating to resolve exterior, clearing heat and detoxifying.
【Formula Name】Qingyin Tang.
【Composition】Qinghao 6g (added later), Yin Chaihu 12g, Jiegeng 12g, Huangqin 12g, Lianqiao 12g, Yin Hua 12g, Banlangen 12g.
【Usage】Decoct and take orally, one dose daily, twice daily.
【Source】Fang of Chen Jiong Kang.
（Three）
【Syndrome Differentiation】External invasion by wind-heat.
【Therapeutic Method】Soothing exterior with pungent-cool herbs, clearing heat and purging lung.
【Formula Name】Yin Zhi Tang.
【Composition】Yinhua 12g, Lianqiao 12g, Zhi Zi 10g, Bohe 5g, Niubangzi 10g, Jiegeng 6g, Gancao 6g.
【Usage】Decoct and take orally, one dose daily, twice daily.
【Source】Fang of Zhu Guanghua.
（Four）
【Syndrome Differentiation】Yin deficiency with external invasion.
【Therapeutic Method】Nourishing Yin, clearing heat, ventilating lungs and detoxifying.
【Formula Name】Lan Di Tang.
【Composition】Banlangen 50g, Shengdi 50g, Cundong 20g, Zhi Mu 20g, Sangye 20g, Jiegeng 15g, Chan Tui 15g.
【Usage】Decoct and take orally, one dose daily, three times daily.
【Source】Fang of Cheng Guangzheng.
（Five）
【Syndrome Differentiation】Dampness invading the exterior, obstructing the spleen and stomach.
【Therapeutic Method】Aromatic transformation of dampness, inducing sweating to resolve exterior, regulating qi and strengthening spleen, adjusting gastrointestinal function.
【Formula Name】Huo Po San Ren Tang.
【Composition】Huo Xiang 8g, Hou Po 6g, Fa Xia 6g, Fuling 9g, Xingren 6g, Yiren 12g, Bai Dou Kou 3g.
【Usage】Decoct and take orally, once daily, twice daily.
【Source】Fang of Sun Keqin.
（Six）
【Syndrome Differentiation】External invasion by wind-cold.
【Therapeutic Method】Soothing exterior with pungent-warm herbs.
【Formula Name】Jingfang Tuozhi Tang (Modified).
【Composition】Jingjie 10g, Fangfeng 10g, Sangye 9g, Douchi 12g, Qianghuo and Duhuo each 10g, Qianhu 6g, Chenpi 6g, Bohe 6g (added later), fresh ginger 2 slices, Xingren 10g, Suye 9g, Jiao Zhikao 6g.
【Usage】Decoct and take orally, one dose daily, twice daily.
【Source】Fang of Shi Wenji.