HERBAL TREATMENT PRESCRIPTION Main formula GUI ZHI TANG Cinnamon Twig Decoction.

This formula is specially indicated in slight invasion of Wind-Cold, causing disharmony between the Nutrient Qi and Defensive Qi. Although Gui Zhi Ramulus Cinnamomi could harmonise the Collaterals and promote the Blood circulation 62 generalised body pain in the channels, it is still not enough to use this formula along. Some other herbs should be applied simultaneously, such as Qiang Huo Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii 10g, Si Gua Luo Fasciculus Vascularis Luffae 10g, Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici Wallichii 10g, Xi Xian Cao Herba Siegesbeckiae 10g and Xi Xin Herba Asari 5g to increase the effect of promoting sweating, harmonising the collaterals and relieve the pain. Alternative formula JING FANG BAI DU SAN Schizonepeta and Ledebouriella Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Toxin. This formula can dispel Wind, eliminate the Cold and relieve the External symptoms. Gui Zhi Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae 10g, Bai Zhi Radix Angelicae Dahuricae 10g and Qiang Huo Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii 10g, etc, should be added to relieve the pain. Modifications 1. If there is headache, add Gao Ben Rhizoma et Radix Ligustici 10g to dispel the Wind and relieve the

headache 2. If there is a stiff neck, add Ge Gen Radix Puerariae 15g to relax the Tendons, regulate the circulation of Qi and relieve the neck pain 3. If there is a severe pain with a cold sensation, add Gan Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis 5g to warm the channels and relieve the pain 4. If there is joint pain, add Du Huo Radix Angelicae Pubescentis 10g and Chuan Shan Long Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae 20g to eliminate the External Wind and relieve the pain 5. If there are stiff limbs, add Sang Zhi Ramulus Mori Albae 10g to harmonise the collaterals, regulate the channels and relieve the limb stiffness 6. If there is abdominal pain with cold sensation, add Yan Hu Suo Rhizoma Corydalis 10g and Gao Liang Jiang Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinari 5g to warm the Interior, dispel the Cold and relieve the pain. Patent remedy Jing Fang Bai Du Pian Schizonepeta and Ledebouriella Tablet to Overcome Pathogenic Influences.