Formulas that release the exterior
Chuan xiong cha tiao san
Chuanxiong Powder to Be Taken with Green Tea
- Chinese name
- 川芎茶调散
- Group
- Formulas that release the exterior
- English name
- Cnidium and Green Tea Combination
- Basic formula
- ✓
Pain-relieving and wind-dispelling.
Indications
For headache from tension, cramp and wind, on both sides, on the forehead, the back of the head, the crown or as migraine, possibly with chills, dizziness, a blocked nose and fever. For all headaches from wind and cold, and for rhinitis, colds and sinusitis.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Szechuan lovage (chuan xiong) | 6–9 g |
| Qiang huo (notopterygium) | 6–9 g |
| Bai zhi (Dahurian angelica) | 6–9 g |
| Xi xin (Chinese wild ginger)toxic | no amount |
| Jing jie (schizonepeta) | 6–9 g |
| Fang feng (saposhnikovia) | 6–9 g |
| Mint (bo he) | 3–6 g |
| Licorice root (gan cao) | 3–6 g |
Variations
- For headache from wind-heat: add chrysanthemum, silkworm and honey-fried licorice (ju hua cha tiao san).
Note
Grind into a powder and take with a cup of green tea.