Composition and Indications of Da Qing Long Tang

Da Qing Long Tang consists of almonds, ephedra, cinnamon sticks, licorice, gypsum, ginger and jujubes, and has the effect of sweating and relieving the surface of the body of evil qi by sweating as well as clearing the internal heat, and is mainly used for treating external wind-cold infections and other illnesses, and needs to be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions. Da Qing Long Tang is composed of ephedra, cinnamon sticks, licorice, almonds, gypsum, jujube and ginger. In this formula, ephedra, cinnamon sticks and ginger have the effect of sweating and relieving the symptoms, almonds promote lung qi, gypsum has the effect of clearing internal heat, and jujube and licorice nourish the spleen and stomach. Da Qing Long Tang has the efficacy of promoting sweating and relieving exterior symptoms and clearing internal heat, and can be used to treat malignant cold (fear of cold) and fever, body pain, irritability without sweating, and floating tight pulse. The adverse effects of Da Qing Long Tang have not been clarified, and it is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this formula. This formula should be used under the guidance of a physician and should not be used blindly.