Ephedra and Magnolia Decoction

Ephedra and Magnolia Decoction,Spleen-related cough. Coughing causes pain under the right rib cage, radiating to the shoulder and back; in severe cases, the patient cannot move, and movement triggers coughing; aversion to wind; floating pulse.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Magnolia Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄厚朴汤

Drug Formulation

Processed Magnolia Bark 1 liang, Ephedra (knots removed) 1 liang, Apricot Kernels (skin and tips removed) 1 liang, Tangerine Peel 1 liang, Licorice 0.5 liang, Pinellia (washed) 0.5 liang.

Source

From *Guide to Formulas*, cited in *Universal Remedies* (Vol. 160).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Spleen-related cough. Coughing causes pain under the right rib cage, radiating to the shoulder and back; in severe cases, the patient cannot move, and movement triggers coughing; aversion to wind; floating pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in 1.5 zhan of water with 3 slices of fresh ginger until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm.

Ephedra and Magnolia Decoction,From *Guide to Formulas*, cited in *Universal Remedies* (Vol. 160).,Spleen-related cough. Coughing causes pain under the right rib cage, radiating to the shoulder and back; in severe cases, the patient cannot move, and movement triggers coughing; aversion to wind; floating pulse.

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