Modification to xiǎo qīng lóng tāng

Xiao Qing Long Tang
(Minor Blue-green Dragon Decoction)

''Modification:'' For severe exterior cold disorders, increase the dosage of

Ma Huang and Gui Zhi - refer to:
Author: Dan Bensky and Randall Barolet
, p39


    Herb Common Name   Qty.  
細辛 Xi Xin Chinese wild ginger, asarum 3 - 9 grams
半夏 Ban Xia pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber 9 grams
乾薑 Gan Jiang dried ginger rhizome 3 - 9 grams
白芍 Bai Shao white peony root, peony 9 grams
五味子 Wu Wei Zi schisandra fruit 9 grams
炙甘草 Zhi Gan Cao Honey Prepared Licorice 9 grams
added 麻黃 Ma Huang ephedra stem
added 桂枝 Gui Zhi (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig