This is a modern empirical formula that is based on the following classical formulas:
Cang Er Zi San (Xanthium Powder-Formula), from 'Formulas to Benefit Life' (ji sheng fang), by Yan Yong-he, 1253.
Yin Qiao San (Lonicara and Forsythia Powder-Formula) from the 'Analysis of Warm Diseases' (wen bing tiao bian), by Wu Ju-tong (a.k.a. Wu Tang), 1798
Jing Fang Bai Du San (Scizonepeta and Saposhnikovia Powder-Formula to Overcome Toxin) from 'Key to the Therapeutics of Children's Diseases (xiao er zhen…
Adult: Take 3 capsules, 2 times daily one hour away from food or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Warnings
Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension.
Caution in patients with Spleen Qi deficiency (do not use overly high dosages).