Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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九味羌活汤 · Jiǔ Wèi Qiāng Huó Tāng
A classical formula for exterior wind-cold-damp with mild interior heat, presenting with chills, fever, headache, body aches and a bitter taste or slight thirst.
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- Formula Category
- Exterior-Releasing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Wind-Cold
- Primary Function
- Disperse wind-cold-damp, release the exterior, clear interior heat
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Strongly disperse exterior wind-cold-damp while mildly clearing interior heat
- Classical Source
- Ci Shi Nan Zhi (Zhang Yuansu, Jin dynasty)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A classical formula for exterior wind-cold-damp with mild interior heat, presenting with chills, fever, headache, body aches and a bitter taste or slight thirst.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for exterior wind-cold-damp with early interior heat signs — stronger and broader dispersing than Ma Huang Tang, with a touch of heat-clearing not found in pure cold exterior formulas.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang | Ma Huang Tang | Gui Zhi Tang | Bai Du San |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Disperse wind-cold-damp, release the exterior, clear interior heat | Release exterior Wind-Cold, stop wheezing | Release exterior Wind-Cold (deficiency type), harmonize Ying-Wei | Release exterior, dispel wind-damp, benefit Qi |
| Formula Category | Exterior-Releasing Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Wind-Cold | Wind-Cold | Wind-Cold | Wind-Cold |
| Main Conditions | Fever ·Cold Limbs ·Headache ·Muscular Stiffness | Cough ·Dry Cough ·Fever ·Cold Limbs | Spontaneous Sweating ·Fever ·Cold Limbs ·Nasal Congestion | Fever ·Cold Limbs ·Headache ·Cough |
| Main Herbs | Notopterygium Root ·Saposhnikovia Root ·Atractylodes Rhizome ·Asarum / Wild Ginger ·Chuanxiong Rhizome | Ephedra Herb ·Cinnamon Twig ·Bitter Apricot Kernel ·Honey-fried Licorice | Cinnamon Twig ·White Peony Root ·Fresh Ginger ·Jujube / Chinese Date ·Honey-fried Licorice | Notopterygium Root ·Pubescent Angelica Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Bupleurum Root ·Platycodon Root |
| Classical Source | Ci Shi Nan Zhi (Zhang Yuansu, Jin dynasty) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang / Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue tradition |
Clinical Perspective
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang disperses wind-cold-damp with mild heat-clearing. Ma Huang Tang is pure exterior excess Wind-Cold. Gui Zhi Tang harmonises for exterior deficiency. Bai Du San releases wind-cold-damp with mild Qi support.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.