[Preparation method and dosage]
Ephedra (Herba Ephedrae)
de-noded 9gm (3 liǎng) the above 7 ingredients, use 2000cc of water (1 dǒu), boil ephedra and kudzu root first, reduce 400cc (2 shēng), remove scum, decoted to 600cc (3 shēng), remove the dregs, administer while warm 200cc (1 shēng). cover up to induce slight sweat, no need to sip porridge, just like the cinnamon twig method will stop breathing and taboos.
Note: The addition of ephedra in this recipe is equivalent to Pueraria lobata decoction, but the original article states that "sweating causes bad wind", so ephedra should not be used. Therefore, this recipe should be Guizhi decoction plus Pueraria lobata, and there should be no ephedra.
[Efficacy]
Releasing the flesh and effusing the external, moistening the pulse and relaxing the muscles.
[Indications]
Taiyang disease is characterized by strong nape and back, reverse sweating and aversion to wind.
[Modern application]
Modern medicine believes that this prescription adjusts sweat gland function and soothes sinews to stop pain. Mainly used for hypertrophic changes in the cervical spine, stiff neck, sore neck and shoulders, aversion to wind sweating, sore neck and back, restricted side rotation, and floating pulse.