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Cong Chi Tang (蔥豉湯) gently releases the exterior; a simple, mild remedy for the very early stage of an exterior pattern (mild chills, fever and headache).
English Name
Scallion and Prepared Soybean Decoction
Classical Source
Zhou Hou Bei Ji Fang, c. 340
Ingredients
- Cong Bai (scallion white) & Dan Dou Chi (prepared soybean)
Actions & Functions
- Gently releases the exterior
Indications
Very early, mild exterior pattern: slight chills and fever, a stuffy nose, and a mild headache, before the pattern has clearly become wind-cold or wind-heat.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: thin white coat. Pulse: floating.
Modifications
Add Zhi Zi (Cong Chi Zhi Zi Tang) if there is irritability with heat.
Cautions & Contraindications
A gentle formula for mild, early exterior patterns only.
