Comment:
CO-195 is one of the most popular formulas for treating influenza and common cold marked by headache, chills, fever, cough, nasal congestion, stiff neck, body aches and oppression in the chest. Essential oils of Ephedrae Herba have an inhibitory effect on influenza viruses. Perillae Folium and Allii Fistulosi Bulbus have a bacteriostatic effect against some species of Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Puerariae Radix, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, Cimicifugae Rhizoma and Ephedrae Herba have a significant antipyretic effect. Ligustici Rhizoma and Angelicae Dahuricae Radix relieve headache. This formula is commonly used to treat the initial stage of influenza and common cold.

Indications:
Common cold or influenza with chills, nasal congestion, headache and neck stiffness.

Dosage:
4-6 tablets three times per day, before meals.

Functions
Traditional:
     Dispels wind-cold and releases the exterior.
Modern:
     Induces diaphoresis, reduces fever, relieves congestion and alleviates pain.

Chinese Medical Description:
Ma-Huang, Perilla Leaf, Allium, Ginger
     Dispels Wind-Cold and releases the Exterior
Angelica
     Dispels Wind and alleviates pain
Pueraria
     Releases the exterior and relaxes the muscles
Citrus Peel
     Regulates Qi and dissolves Phlegm
Cimicifuga
     Releases the Exterior and clears Heat
Cyperus
     Regulates Qi and alleviates pain
Red Peony
     Invigorates and cools the Blood
Cnidium
     Invigorates the Blood. promotes the flow of Qi and allevites pain
Licorice
     Harmonizes the formula