Yinqiao Jiedu Wan (Pian, Chongji)(Yinqiao Jiedu Pills, Yinqiao Jiedu Tablets, Yinqiao Jiedu Granules)

Key Characteristic	It is an OTC patent herbal preparation used in department of internal medicine, listed in the National Basic Drug Catalogue.
Formula Basis	Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Analysis of Warm Diseases) compiled by Wu Tang of the Qing dynasty
Ingredients	Flos Lonicerae Japonicae, Fructus Forsythiae, Herba Menthae, Herba Schizonepetae, Herba Lophatheri, Fructus Arctii (stir-baked), Radix Platycodonis, Semen Sojae Preparatum, Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae
Actions	To disperse wind to release the exterior, clear heat to relieve toxicity
Indications	Common cold due to win-heat manifested as fever, headache, coughing, dry mouth and sore throat, in addition, used for amygdalitis, urticaria, etc.
Usage and Dosage	Oral administration: honey pill, 9g each time, 2~3 times a day, taken with Lugen decoction or warm boiled water; tablets, 4 tablets each time, 2~3 times a day, taken with warm boiled water; granules, 1 pack each time, 2~3 times a day, taken after dissolved in boiling water
Precaution	It is forbidden to prescribe to patients with common cold due to wind-cold, severe aversion to cold, but without sweating. Avoid raw, cold and greasy foods.