CIRCULATION AND WARMTH
Warm and disperse
Ginger root (chief herb)
Cinnamon twigs (chief herb)
Cayenne (chief herb)
Cloves (chief herb)
Bayberry bark (chief & assisting)
White pine bark (assisting)
Marshmallow root (supporting)
Licorice root (supporting)
This formula has a warm, dispersing and drying energy. It is similar to the well-known Composition Powder of early American herbal medical practice. It is a very useful herbal first aid remedy for treating the first stages of colds, flu, congestion, overeating, bloatedness, diarrhea, and stagnant circulatory conditions. It may also be used for stimulating hot baths and foot-baths to treat the conditions above. Chiefly, an acute remedy for occasional use, this formula is not recommended for chronic inflammatory conditions with deficient heat.
Dosage: take 3 to 4 tablets with warm water or ginger and honey tea at the first sign of cold or flu. Repeat as needed.