Ephedra and Notopterygium Decoction

Ephedra and Notopterygium Decoction,Cold malaria. Chills precede fever; chills predominate over fever; no sweating.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Notopterygium Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄羌活汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed) half liang, Notopterygium half liang, Saposhnikovia half liang, Licorice (roasted) half liang.

Source

From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Volume Middle.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Cold malaria. Chills precede fever; chills predominate over fever; no sweating.

Instructions for Use

Take half liang per dose; decoct in one and a half zhan of water until reduced to one zhan; take while warm.

Ephedra and Notopterygium Decoction,From *The Collection for Preserving Life*, Volume Middle.,Cold malaria. Chills precede fever; chills predominate over fever; no sweating.

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