[Preparation method and dosage]
Ephedra (Herba Ephedrae)
de-noded 9gm (3 liǎng) the above 5 ingredients, use 1800cc of water (9 shēng), boil ephedra first, reduce 400cc (2 shēng), remove scum, decoted to 500cc (2.5 shēng), remove the scum, administer while warm 160cc (8 hé) , cover up to induce slight sweat.
[Efficacy]
Inducing sweating to releasing exterior, dissipating cold and eliminating dampness.
[Indications]
external contraction means cold and warm, aversion to cold with fever, body aches and pains, without sweating means no thirst, white and greasy coating, floating and tight pulse.
[Modern application]
Modern medicine believes that this prescription regulates sweat gland function, reduces fever, and resists wind-dampness. Mainly used for impediment diseases, such as fever, body pain, no sweating, no thirst, white and greasy tongue coating, floating and tight pulse.
