What is Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao – Expellin Extract:
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan (Expellin Extract; Ligusticum with Green Tea Mix Pill) is a traditional prescription for treating an acute onset case of cold or flu when the primary symptom is headache (occipital or temporal). Other symptoms addressed by this formula include: aching shoulders and neck, dizziness, stuffy nose, chills, and fever (known as wind invasion in TCM language). This formula is also popular in China as an all purpose headache remedy.
clinical note: this formula is for headaches due to excess and is not intended for headaches due to deficiency or Liver yang rising.
As a dietary supplement, take 8 pills 3 times a day. Take with strong green or black tea to enhance the effect; then get under bed covers to induce sweating.
Amount: 200 Teapills per bottle.
Use with caution during pregnancy.