Ephedra Body-Wiping Decoction

Ephedra Body-Wiping Decoction,For children with convulsions and epilepsy who experience repeated episodes without regaining consciousness, exhibit emaciation and opisthotonos, and are unable to tolerate medication.

Formulas Name : Ephedra Body-Wiping Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄拭体汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 3 liang (roots and nodes removed), Pueraria root half a liang, Curcuma 1 liang, snake shed 1 piece, Cnidium 3 liang, Gypsum 5 liang (powdered).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 85.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For children with convulsions and epilepsy who experience repeated episodes without regaining consciousness, exhibit emaciation and opisthotonos, and are unable to tolerate medication.

Instructions for Use

Use 7 sheng of water; decoct until reduced to 1 sheng; strain out the residue; soak a soft cloth in the liquid and wipe the child’s body—it will be effective immediately.

Ephedra Body-Wiping Decoction,From *Shenghui*, Volume 85.,For children with convulsions and epilepsy who experience repeated episodes without regaining consciousness, exhibit emaciation and opisthotonos, and are unable to tolerate medication.

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