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Xiao Qing Long Tang 小青龙汤
Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction


Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220

Herb Name
Ma Huang ⿇黄 (Ephedra)
Gui Zhi
桂枝 (Cinnamon twig)
Gan Jiang
干姜 (dried Ginger)
Xi Xin
细辛 (Chinese wild ginger)
Wu Wei Zi
五味子 (Schisandra)
Bai Shao yao
白芍药 (White Peony)
Zhi Ban Xia 制半夏 (Pinella root)
Zhi Gan Cao
制甘草 (Fried Licorice)

Latin
Ephedra sinica
Cinnamomum cassia
Zingiber o
fficinale
Asarum heterotropoides
Schisandra chinensis
Paeonia lacti
flora
Pinellia ternata
Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Amount







9 grams ea.


Preparation:
Prepared as a deoction; also in powders or pills

Function:
Clears Wind-Cold, transform congested fluids, Warm Lungs, Lowers Qi

Use:
Fever and Chills without Sweating, Coughing, copious sputum or hard-to-expectorate phlegm, chest oppression, heaviness of the body, white and moist tongue coat with a superficial pulse.
1. Common Cold or In
fluenza
2. Acute Bronchitis or acute exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
3. Asthma with excess clear or white hard-to-clear mucus
4. Allergic Rhinitis
5. Upper Respiratory tract infection


Dose:

The above is taken in 3 doses over the course of the day.
In Powder or Pills in doses of 6–9 grams, 2–3 times daily.


Cautions:
1. Not used long-term (it is a medium-strength formula)
2. Not used in Heat conditions

3. Not used for Cough due to Yin deficiency or Hemoptysis 4. Hypertension

Modifications:
1. Usully the dose of Asarum and dried Ginger is reduced to 3 grams due to their very heating nature. In cases of extreme Cold, the recommneded dose may still be used.
2. Likewise, Ephedra can often be used in a lower dose or 4.5–6 grams.


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