Ephedra Asthma-Relieving Decoction

Ephedra Asthma-Relieving Decoction,For cases of cold enveloping internal heat, characterized by asthma, phlegm, and cough that are triggered by cold exposure, with a floating, tight, and rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Ephedra Asthma-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄定喘汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed) 8 fen, Apricot Kernels 14 pieces (soaked, peeled, tips removed, ground), Magnolia Bark (processed with ginger) 8 fen, Tussilago Flower (stems removed) 1 qian, Mulberry Bark (honey-roasted) 1 qian, Perilla Seeds (lightly roasted, ground) 1 qian, Licorice (raw, roasted) 4 fen, Scutellaria Root 1 qian 2 fen, Pinellia (processed with ginger) 1 qian 2 fen.

Source

From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 13.

Benefits

For cases of cold enveloping internal heat, characterized by asthma, phlegm, and cough that are triggered by cold exposure, with a floating, tight, and rapid pulse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water, strain out the residue, then add 7 raw Ginkgo nuts (crushed) to the decoction. Strain again, and take while still hot. Lie on your back without a pillow, cover yourself warmly to induce a light sweat.

Ephedra Asthma-Relieving Decoction,From *Zhang’s Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine*, Volume 13.,For cases of cold enveloping internal heat, characterized by asthma, phlegm, and cough that are triggered by cold exposure, with a floating, tight, and rapid pulse.

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