Ephedra, Aconite, and Licorice Decoction

Ephedra, Aconite, and Licorice Decoction,Constitutionally Yang-deficient individuals who have contracted wind-cold, presenting with aversion to cold but no fever, or possibly a slight fever, a white tongue coating, and a deep pulse; or those with insufficient Kidney Yang who have been invaded by wind-dampness, presenting with generalized edema.

Formulas Name : Ephedra, Aconite, and Licorice Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄附子甘草汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed) 2 liang, licorice (roasted) 2 liang, aconite root 1 piece (roasted, peeled, and broken into 8 slices).

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

Constitutionally Yang-deficient individuals who have contracted wind-cold, presenting with aversion to cold but no fever, or possibly a slight fever, a white tongue coating, and a deep pulse; or those with insufficient Kidney Yang who have been invaded by wind-dampness, presenting with generalized edema.

Instructions for Use

Add 7 sheng of water; first boil Ephedra for 1–2 boils, skim off the foam, then add the remaining herbs. Boil until reduced to 3 sheng, strain, and take three times daily.

Ephedra, Aconite, and Licorice Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,Constitutionally Yang-deficient individuals who have contracted wind-cold, presenting with aversion to cold but no fever, or possibly a slight fever, a white tongue coating, and a deep pulse; or those with insufficient Kidney Yang who have been invaded by wind-dampness, presenting with generalized edema.

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