Formulas that Release the Exterior with Interior Deficiency

Question 1

What formula is jing fang bai du san derived from?

Answer 1

Ren shen bai du san.

Question 2

What are the actions of jing fang bai du san?

Answer 2

Induces sweating, releases the exterior, dispels Wind and alleviates pain.

Question 3

What does jia jian wei rui tang translate to?

Answer 3

Modified yu zhu decoction.

Question 4

What are the actions of jia jian wei rui tang?

Answer 4

Nourishes Yin, clears Heat, and induces sweating and releases the exterior.

Question 5

Which formula is indicated for fever and slight chills, little or no sweating, headache, dry throat, cough, sputum that is difficult to expectorate, thirst, irritability, a dark red tongue, and a rapid pulse?

Answer 5

Jia jian wei rui tang.

Question 6

What is wei rui more commonly known as?

Answer 6

Yu zhu.

Question 7

What pattern is jing fang bai du san commonly used for?

Answer 7

This is one of the most commonly used formulas for severe Wind-Cold invasions with no Qi deficiency.