Ephedra 12 gm, Gypsum 18 gm, Cinnamon Heart 4 gm, Licorice, Chuanxiong, Dried Ginger, Scutellaria, Angelica, each 2 gm, Apricot Kernel 12 pieces.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take 1.2 liters of water, first boil the ephedra, skim off the foam, then add the other ingredients, and decoct until reduced to 400 milliliters.

bubble_chart Indications

Apoplexy, characterized by the body's inability to control itself, inability to speak, confusion and failure to recognize people, stiffness and back pain, inability to turn over, and also treats cough and asthma due to abnormal rising of qi, along with facial swelling.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

Avoid wind; contraindicated for those with spontaneous sweating; use with caution for weak individuals such as postpartum women; sweating should not be excessive.