Xiao Qing Long Tang
Overview
Xiao Qing Long Tang originated from Zhang Zhongjing’s Shang Han Lun and is a classic formula for releasing the exterior and dispelling Cold, warming the Lungs, and transforming fluids.
Formula Composition
Common ingredients include Ma Huang, Gui Zhi, Bai Shao, Xi Xin, Gan Jiang, Zhi Gan Cao, Wu Wei Zi, and Ban Xia.
Note: Processing methods and formula proportions may vary among different sources and modern preparations; refer to the actual product instructions.
Traditional Actions and Indications
Traditionally used for manifestations of exterior Cold with interior fluids, including aversion to Cold, absence of sweating, coughing, wheezing, profuse thin clear phlegm, and clear nasal discharge. In modern practice, it is commonly used based on pattern differentiation for some cases of the common cold, allergic rhinitis, or coughing and wheezing characterized by Cold and fluids.
Precautions
- The formula contains Ma Huang and Xi Xin. People with hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, or hyperthyroidism should consult a doctor before use.
- Seek medical attention promptly in cases of difficulty breathing, pronounced wheezing, bluish-purple lips, or an acute asthma attack.
- Pregnant women, children, older adults, and people with abnormal liver or kidney function should not use it without professional guidance.
- Do not increase the doses of Ma Huang or Xi Xin on your own.