Chief

• Ge Gen 12g Releases the muscle layer (esp in the upper back and neck) by drawing fluids to the area. Releases the exterior.

Deputy

• má huáng 9g Induces sweating. The #1 herb for releasing excess cold from the exterior.
• guì zhī 6g Helps "h:ge gen" release the exterior and muscle layer.

Assistant

• bái sháo 6g Preserves the yin by preventing the exterior-releasing herbs from causing excessive sweating. With "h:Gui Zhi" regulates the ying and wei, assists in expelling evil.
• shēng jiāng 9g Regulate the ying and wei, haromize the stomach to protect it from injury.
• dà zǎo 12 pcs Regulate the ying and wei, haromize the stomach to protect it from injury.

Envoy

• zhì gān cǎo 6g Harmonizes other herbs. With "h:Bai Shao" relieves muscle spasms to help with stiff neck.