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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms of greater cold intolerance |
| Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang Ephedra, Asarum and Prepared Aconite Decoction |
Releases the Exterior; Supports the Yang; Warms the Interior and Exterior. | External Cold in a patient with preexisting Yang Deficiency. | No sweating; Severe sensation of cold with chills (relieved by wearing more clothing or adding covers); Slight fever; Cold extremities; Greater cold intolerance; Lethargy; Pale complexion; Pale tongue, moisty-white or transparent-white coating; Weak-Floating-Slow pulse (Ruo Fu Chi); Slow-Deep pulse (Chi Chen) out of the acute stage. |
| Ma Huang Fu Zi Xi Xin Tang Ephedra, Asarum and Prepared Aconite Decoction; Mahuang and Asarum Decoction |
Releases the Exterior; Supports the Yang; Warms the Interior and Exterior. | External Cold in a patient with preexisting Yang Deficiency. | No sweating; Severe sensation of cold with chills (relieved by wearing more clothing or adding covers); Slight fever; Cold extremities; Greater cold intolerance; Pale complexion; Pale tongue, moisty-white or transparent-white coating; Weak-Floating-Slow pulse (Ruo Fu Chi); Slow-Deep pulse (Chi Chen) out of the acute stage. |