formula | Ephedra and Aconite Decoction Ma Huang Fu Zi Tang |
source | Jingui Yaolue Volume II |
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bubble_chart Composition Ephedra 9 gm, Licorice 6 gm, Prepared Aconite 3 gm.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Take the above 3 ingredients, add 700 ml of water, first boil Ephedra, remove the scum, then add the other herbs, decoct until reduced to 300 ml, remove the dregs, and administer 100 ml while warm. Stop taking it once sweating occurs.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Dispel cold, warm yang, unblock water, and disperse edema.
bubble_chart Indications
Insufficient kidney yang, swelling of the body and face, shortness of breath, difficulty in urination, and deep, small pulse.