Ephedra and Er Chen Decoction

Ephedra and Er Chen Decoction,For typhoid fever complicated by phlegm. Caused by exposure to cold pathogens leading to phlegm formation; the pores are externally blocked; lung qi is reversed and full; pathogenic factors have no outlet; accompanied by coughing, wheezing, and copious phlegm; for relatively severe cases.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Er Chen Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄二陈汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 5 fen, polished apricot kernels 3 qian, ginger-processed Pinellia 2 qian, Guang Orange Peel 1 qian, Xianhu 1.5 qian, Baiqian 1.5 qian, Poria 3 qian, fried licorice 5 fen.

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

For typhoid fever complicated by phlegm. Caused by exposure to cold pathogens leading to phlegm formation; the pores are externally blocked; lung qi is reversed and full; pathogenic factors have no outlet; accompanied by coughing, wheezing, and copious phlegm; for relatively severe cases.

Ephedra and Er Chen Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.,For typhoid fever complicated by phlegm. Caused by exposure to cold pathogens leading to phlegm formation; the pores are externally blocked; lung qi is reversed and full; pathogenic factors have no outlet; accompanied by coughing, wheezing, and copious phlegm; for relatively severe cases.

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