| formula | Ephedra, Aconite, and Liquorice Decoction Ma Huang Fu Zi Gan Cao Tang |
| source | Shanghan Zabing Lun |
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bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage Ephedra (Herba Ephedrae)
de-noded 6gm (2 liǎng) Aconite Lateral Root (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata)
prepared, peeled, broken into eight pieces 3gm (1 piece) Take the above three ingredients, boil them in 700 milliliters (seven sheng) of water. First, bring the Ephedra to a boil once or twice, skim off the foam, then add the other herbs. Boil until 300 milliliters (three sheng) of liquid remain. Strain the decoction and take 100 milliliters (one sheng) warm, three times a day.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Assisting yang and releasing the external.
bubble_chart Indications
Shaoyin disease, aversion to cold, body aches, no sweating, slight fever, and a deep, faint pulse.
