Wind-Cold Cold Granules, a name of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, is composed of Ma Huang (Ephedra), Ge Gen (Kudzu Root), Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Fang Feng (Siler), Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf), Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica), Jie Geng (Platycodon), Ku Xing Ren (Bitter Apricot Seed), Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel), Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger), and Gan Cao (Licorice). It has the effects of releasing the exterior and inducing sweating, dispersing wind and cold. It is used for wind-cold common cold, fever, headache, aversion to cold, absence of sweating, cough, nasal congestion, and clear nasal discharge.
Ingredients
Ma Huang, Ge Gen, Gui Zhi, Fang Feng, Zi Su Ye, Bai Zhi, Jie Geng, Ku Xing Ren, Chen Pi, Gan Jiang, Gan Cao.
Properties
This product is brown granules; it has a fragrant aroma and a slightly bitter taste.
Precautions
1. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy, cold, or greasy foods.
2. It is not advisable to take nourishing TCM formulas simultaneously during treatment.
3. Not suitable for those with wind-heat colds, which are characterized by high fever, slight aversion to wind, sweating, thirst, nasal discharge of thick mucus, and sore throat with redness and heat.
4. Patients with diabetes, severe chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, pregnant women, or those undergoing other treatments should take this under the guidance of a physician.
5. If symptoms do not improve after three days of use, or if fever and cough worsen with other severe symptoms such as chest tightness or palpitations, seek medical attention.
6. Follow the prescribed dosage; children and the elderly with weak constitutions should use it under medical supervision.
7. Those allergic to this product should avoid it; caution is advised for those with allergic tendencies.
8. Do not use if the product’s properties have changed.
9. Children must use this product under adult supervision.
10. Keep this product out of reach of children.
11. If using other medications, consult a physician or pharmacist before using this product.
Specifications
Each bag contains 8g.
Dosage
Oral administration, 1 bag at a time, 3 times a day.
Adverse Reactions
Not clearly defined.
Main Effects
Releases the exterior and induces sweating, disperses wind and cold.
Indications
This product is used for wind-cold common cold, fever, headache, aversion to cold, absence of sweating, cough, nasal congestion, and clear nasal discharge.
Contraindications
Not clearly defined.
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions may occur if used with other medications; please consult a physician or pharmacist for details.
Storage Method
Keep tightly closed and protect from moisture.
Expiration Date
36 months.
Standards
National Drug Standards WS3-B-0045-89 by the National Medical Products Administration.
Note
Please read the instructions carefully and use as directed or purchase and use under the guidance of a pharmacist.