Chinese Herbal Formulas That Release Early Stage Exterior Disorders

Cong Chi Tang

Scallion And Prepared Soybean Decoction

Main Actions for Cong Chi Tang

this herbal formula was created to release the surface, expel cold and induce sweating. It is for mild colds in the early stage (either wind cold or wind heat)

Indications and symptoms for Cong Chi Tang

mild fever, mild chills, no sweating, headache, nasal congestion, sneezing

tongue – thin white coating

Pulse – floating

Medicinal Ingredients of Cong Chi Tang

Cong Bai (Bulbus Allii Fistulosi, Scallion, Spring Onion)

-unblocks the flow of yang Qi in the exterior, induces sweating

Dan Dou Chi (Semen Sojae Praeparatum)

-releases the exterior and interior

Preparation Instructions of Cong Chi Tang

cook both ingredients for 5-10 minutes

Additional Points on Cong Chi Tang

This herbal formula is neutral and will not dry out or injure the fluids. As it can be used for both wind heat and wind cold, it is mostly used in wind cold conditions. Due to this formulas aromatic properties it has been used for upper respiratory tract infections with good results.