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Ge Gen Tang (Kudzu Decoction) 葛根湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Release the Exterior
Diagnosis	External wind-cold in Tai Yang
Action	Releases exterior and muscle layer, generates fluids
Indication	Fever and chills without sweating, stiff and rigid neck and upper back. T: thin, white coat; P: floating, tight
Remarks	Also used for transitional stage between acute and chronic rhinitis or sinusitis characterized by mucosal swelling, congestion, sensitivity to dust and cold drafts
Ingredients	Ge Gen (tested) (12 g) Ma Huang (9 g) Bai Shao (tested) (6 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (9 g) Da Zao (4 g) Gan Cao (Zhi) (6 g)

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