Formulas · Release the Exterior 解表 · Kampo modification of Galgeun-tang (本朝經驗方)

Kudzu Decoction plus Cnidium and Magnolia Flower

Galgeuntanggacheongungsinyi

한글 갈근탕가천궁신이 · Pinyin Ge Gen Tang Jia Chuan Xiong Xin Yi

葛根湯加川芎辛夷

Composition 構成

Galgeun Ge Gen
葛根 갈근 · Kudzu Root

12 g
Chief 君
Mahwang Ma Huang
麻黃 마황 · Ephedra

8 g
Deputy 臣
Gyeji Gui Zhi
桂枝 계지 · Cinnamon Twig

6 g
Deputy 臣
Cheongung Chuan Xiong
川芎 천궁 · Cnidium

4 g
Deputy 臣
Sinyi Xin Yi
辛夷 신이 · Magnolia Flower

4 g
Deputy 臣
Baekjakyak Bai Shao
白芍藥 백작약 · White Peony

6 g
Assistant 佐
Saenggang Sheng Jiang
生薑 생강 · Fresh Ginger

4 g
Assistant 佐
Daejo Da Zao
大棗 대조 · Jujube

4 g
Assistant 佐
Gamcho Gan Cao
甘草 감초 · Licorice

4 g
Envoy 使

Total 52 g per packet (첩) · representative dosage — verify against source texts.

Received this formula from your practitioner? Amounts shown here are classical reference values — granule and prepared products differ. Always follow your prescribed dosage and directions.

Actions 效能

Releases the exterior and relaxes the nape
Opens the nasal orifices and expels turbid discharge

Indications 主治

Pattern-based

Wind-cold with blocked nose and sinus congestion
Nasal obstruction with thick discharge and heavy head
Sinus pressure with stiff neck and shoulders

Biomedical correlates

Sinusitis and rhinosinusitis
Chronic nasal congestion
Post-cold lingering sinus blockage

Clinical commentary 臨床

Galgeun-tang aimed at the sinuses — Sinyi opening the nose while Cheongung reaches the congested head. A Japanese clinical creation on a Shanghan chassis, and one of the best-selling classical granules for sinus congestion worldwide. — Eui Young (Justin) Chung, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.