Ephedra and Gypsum Decoction

Ephedra and Gypsum Decoction,For all cases where the rash appears superficially, with faint redness on the cheeks that does not fully emerge, appearing and disappearing rapidly, accompanied by fever, restlessness and thirst, shortness of breath, mental confusion, loss of consciousness, delirium and mania, a dry body with no sweat, and constipation.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄石膏汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed) 1 liang, Gypsum (ground) 9 qian, Apricot Kernels (skin and tip removed, ground) 4 qian, Xianhu 5 qian, Trifoliate Orange Peel 3 qian, Scutellaria 1 liang.

Source

From *The Complete Book on the Treatment of Rashes*.

Benefits

For all cases where the rash appears superficially, with faint redness on the cheeks that does not fully emerge, appearing and disappearing rapidly, accompanied by fever, restlessness and thirst, shortness of breath, mental confusion, loss of consciousness, delirium and mania, a dry body with no sweat, and constipation.

Instructions for Use

Adults: 2 doses; average-constitution individuals: 3 doses; children: 4 doses. Decoct in water and take while warm.

Ephedra and Gypsum Decoction,From *The Complete Book on the Treatment of Rashes*.,For all cases where the rash appears superficially, with faint redness on the cheeks that does not fully emerge, appearing and disappearing rapidly, accompanied by fever, restlessness and thirst, shortness of breath, mental confusion, loss of consciousness, delirium and mania, a dry body with no sweat, and constipation.

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