Shegan 9 gm, Mahuang 12 gm, Shengjiang 12 gm, Xixin, Ziwan, Kuandonghua, each 9 gm, Wuweizi 3 gm, Dazao 7 pieces, Banxia 9 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take the above 9 ingredients, boil Ephedra twice in 1.2 liters of water, remove the scum, add the remaining herbs, and decoct until reduced to 300 ml. Divide into three doses and administer while warm.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Ventilating the lungs to dispel cold, transform phlegm, and relieve cough.

bubble_chart Indications

External contraction of wind-cold, phlegm-fluid retention rising adversely, coughing with abnormal rising of qi, and a frog-like sound in the throat.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Ephedra ventilates the lungs and disperses cold, Belamcanda Rhizome opens blockages and disperses phlegm, both serving as sovereign medicinals. Fresh Ginger Rhizome disperses cold and promotes water circulation, Pinellia directs rebellious qi downward and transforms fluid retention, both acting as minister medicinals. Aster and Coltsfoot Flower warm and moisten to eliminate phlegm, lower qi to relieve cough, and Schisandra Fruit astringes the dissipated lung qi, all serving as assistant medicinals. Chinese Date benefits the spleen and nourishes the stomach, acting as the guiding medicinal. The combination of these herbs collectively achieves the effects of ventilating the lungs, dispersing cold, transforming fluid retention, and relieving cough.