bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage Ephedra (Herba Ephedrae)
de-noded 9gm (3 liǎng) Right Wuwei, with 1800cc (nine liters) of water, first boil Ephedra, reduce to 400cc (two liters), remove the foam on top, add the other herbs, boil to obtain 500cc (two and a half liters), remove the dregs, take 160cc (eight ge) warm, cover to induce slight sweating.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Inducing sweating to releasing exterior, dissipating cold and eliminating dampness.
bubble_chart Indications
External contraction with cold and warmth, aversion to cold with fever, body aches and pains, absence of sweating, no thirst, white greasy tongue coating, and floating tight pulse.
bubble_chart Modern Application
Modern medicine believes that this prescription regulates the function of sweat glands, reduces fever, and resists wind-dampness. It is mainly used for Bi disease, presenting with fever, body pain, absence of sweating, no thirst, white and greasy tongue coating, and floating and tight pulse.
