Xiao Qing Long Tang specializes in addressing external cold-dampness conditions, including: Fever, chills without sweating, and signs of internal phlegm-dampness like excessive phlegm, nasal congestion, wheezing, and chest tightness.

Jiebiao medications work by promoting sweating, dispersing pathogenic wind, and clearing the meridians.

Xin Wen Jiebiao (Warm-Dispelling) medications are ideal for Wind-Cold colds, while Xin Liang Jiebiao (Cool-Dispelling) medications are suitable for Wind-Heat colds.

Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) treats Wind-Cold cold with a full exterior, high fever, and a full pulse.

Ma Huang (Ephedra), the main herb in Ma Huang Tang, effectively disperses wind-cold and clears lung Qi.

Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) functions by relieving muscle rigidity, promoting sweating, harmonizing the nourishing and defensive Qi, and treating Wind-Cold cold with an empty exterior.

Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction) effectively treats Wind-Cold cold with an empty exterior, mild fever, and a weak pulse.

The combination of Bai Shao (White Peony Root) and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit) in Xiao Qing Long Tang plays a critical role in harmonizing nourishing and defensive Qi, consolidating the lungs to stop cough, and preventing excessively warming medications from depleting Lung Qi.

Yin Qiao San is the classic formula for treating early stages of warm disease, while Tang Ju Yin is commonly used for early stages of wind-warm disease.

Yin Hua San (Honeysuckle Powder) uses Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) and Lian Qiao (Forsythia) as its main herbs. These have both heat-clearing and detoxifying effects and also help expel pathogenic factors from the body.