Astragalus & Sileris Formula (securing and astringent formula)
Effects: replenishing qi and fortifying the spleen; securing the exterior to check sweating.
Indications: spontaneous sweating due to exterior deficiency; susceptible to pathogenic wind ; lassitude with sweating; weak constitution with persistent sweating after sickness or residual heat after measles.
Clinical Reference: This formula is often used in treating primary hyperhidrosis (excessive perspiration) ; chronic rhinitis induced by wind-cold; allergic rhinitis; bronchitis; lassitude and weakness due to qi deficiency. For susceptibility of wind-cold , couple with Cinnamon Combination( Gui Zhi Tang). For consumptive disease, couple with Minor Cinnamon & Peony Combination( Xiao Jian Zhong Tang ).
