Ma-Xing-Shi-Gan Decoction

Ma-Xing-Shi-Gan Decoction,Pungent and cool in nature, it disperses and relieves, clears the lungs, and alleviates wheezing. Indicated for external invasion by wind-pathogen with pathogenic heat obstructing the lungs. Symptoms include persistent fever, coughing with shortness of breath, flaring nostrils, thirst, with or without sweating, a thin white or yellow tongue coating, and a slippery and rapid pulse.

Formulas Name : Ma-Xing-Shi-Gan Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻杏石甘汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 4 liang, Apricot Kernels (peeled and de-tipped) 50, Licorice (roasted) 2 liang, Gypsum (crushed, wrapped in cotton) half jin.

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*

Benefits

Pungent and cool in nature, it disperses and relieves, clears the lungs, and alleviates wheezing. Indicated for external invasion by wind-pathogen with pathogenic heat obstructing the lungs. Symptoms include persistent fever, coughing with shortness of breath, flaring nostrils, thirst, with or without sweating, a thin white or yellow tongue coating, and a slippery and rapid pulse.

Instructions for Use

Boil Ephedra in 7 sheng of water, skim off the foam, add the remaining herbs, and boil until reduced to 2 sheng. Strain out the residue and take 1 sheng while warm.

Ma-Xing-Shi-Gan Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*,Pungent and cool in nature, it disperses and relieves, clears the lungs, and alleviates wheezing. Indicated for external invasion by wind-pathogen with pathogenic heat obstructing the lungs. Symptoms include persistent fever, coughing with shortness of breath, flaring nostrils, thirst, with or without sweating, a thin white or yellow tongue coating, and a slippery and rapid pulse.

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