Ephedra 9 gm (de-noded), Cinnamon Twig 6 gm (peeled), Licorice Root 3 gm (roasted), Apricot Kernel 9 gm (peeled, tip), Atractylodes 12 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take the above 5 ingredients, boil Ephedra in 1800cc (9 sheng) of water first, reduce by 400cc (2 sheng), remove the scum, add the other herbs, decoct to 500cc (2.5 sheng), remove the dregs, and administer 160cc (8 he) while warm. Cover up to induce slight sweating.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Inducing sweating to release the exterior, dispelling cold and eliminating dampness.

bubble_chart Indications

External contraction with cold and warmth, aversion to cold accompanied by fever, body aches and pains, absence of sweating, no thirst, white greasy tongue coating, and a floating tight pulse.