Cool Release Exterior Formulas

Question 1

Externally-contracted wind-heat disorders are characterized by what signs and symptoms? Among the four-level differentiation of the patterns of disease, this presentation corresponds to what level?

Answer 1

fever, sweating, a slight aversion to wind or slight chills, headache, thirst, and sore throat. There may also be a cough or redness of the eyes. The tongue coating is white or slightly yellow, and the tip of the tongue may be slightly red. The pulse tends to be floating and rapid.

The protective level, which is the most superficial.

Question 2

This formula is used when coughing is a major symptom. It is good for red eyes. It is for early stage, superficial wind heat.

Answer 2

Sang Ju Jin/Mulberry Leaf and chrysanthemum Drink

Question 3

This formula resolves toxicity and is used for severe sore throat. It works on the wei level and is used for epidemic febrile disease.

Answer 3

Yin Chao San/Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder

Question 4

Wind cold transforming into heat with pain is the chief complaint for this formula. It is for headache, upper body pain, and eye pain.

Answer 4

Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang/Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer

Question 5

This formula is a 2 herb combination. It is for sore swollen throat/glands and viral conditions.

Answer 5

Qiang Lan Tang/Notopterygium and Isatis Root

Question 6

This formula dispels wind heat toxin, cools blood, moistens throat. It is for influenza and severe common cold w/fever, aching neck and shoulders, sore throat and swollen glands.

Answer 6

Zhong Gan Ling/Severe Cold Miracle

Question 7

This formula is used for weight loss. It releases heat in all 3 stages: tai yang, shao yang, and yang ming.

Answer 7

Fang Feng Tong Sheng San/Siler & Platycodon Combination