Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin蔥白七味饮
Scallion Decoction with Seven Ingredients
- Medicinals
- 7
Composition
Releases the exterior, induces sweating, disperses Cold and unblocks *Yang.*
treats elderly or weak patients, pregnant women and children during any season for either Hot or Cold pathogensfor the initial stages of External Wind-Cold invasion.Discharges Exterior conditions, releases the muscles, especially of the neck and upper back and raises Spleen Yang.
Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration, disperses Cold, warms the Lungs, stops coughing, normalizes the flow of Qi at the center and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.
Releases the Exterior and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
for colds associated with Yin Deficiency.- Mai Men DongRx. Ophiopogonis9 g
Nourishes *Yin.*
for hematemesis or epistaxis due to Yin Deficiency with Excess Heat. Clears Heat, cools the Blood and nourishes Yin.
- Lao ShuiAerated Water8 cups
Actions
- Vents the Exterior
- Replenishes Yin and Blood
Patterns treated
Wind-Cold at the Exterior accompanied by an underlying Deficiency of Yin or Blood
Manifestations
- Head pain
- Elevated body temperature
- A slight dislike of Cold
- Absence of sweating
- Tongue body
- Within normal limits
- Coating
- A coating that is thin in texture and white in color
- Pulse
- A floating quality
Indications
- Common cold occurring around menstruation or after childbirth
- The flu
- A cold contracted while pregnant
- An infection affecting the upper airway
- A febrile state
- Pain in the head region
Modifications
For pronounced aversion to Cold
For cases of bleeding
For ongoing, unremitting bleeding
For Blood Deficiency accompanied by Wind-Cold during pregnancy or the postpartum period, with Heat signs present
For Blood Deficiency accompanied by Wind-Cold during pregnancy or postpartum, presenting with weak digestion, loss of appetite and abdominal distention
For fever that is pronounced
For cases of poor digestion
For Blood Deficiency accompanied by Wind-Cold during pregnancy or postpartum
For Blood Deficiency accompanied by a more severe case of Wind-Cold during pregnancy or postpartum
For Blood Deficiency accompanied by Wind-Cold during pregnancy or postpartum, with bleeding that continues
Cautions
- Give very slowly, and only once it is confirmed the patient has no sweating.
- While this formula is being taken, Fr. Ulmi Preparatus Wu Yi should be avoided.
Notes
This pattern typically arises after a prolonged illness or a substantial loss of Blood.