• Since the dispersing effect of some of the more aromatic herbs in this category depends on their volatile oils, they are often decocted only for a short time (or are infused only).
• Also consider for wind-cold patterns when appropriate: Xi xin, Du Huo, Cang Zhu, Chuan xiong, Huo xiang, Ju hong, Wu gong, Jiang huang, Bai shao, etc.