Anemarrhena and Ephedra Decoction

Anemarrhena and Ephedra Decoction,After recovery from shanghan, if sweating was incomplete and residual toxic qi remains in the pericardial channels, resulting in an unresolved condition, the patient may remain in a state of confusion for 10 days or half a month (20 days), never fully regaining alertness. They are often drowsy and listless, as if lacking vitality, with incoherent speech; or they may exhibit no alternating chills and fever but appear as if possessed by evil spirits; or they may experience morning and evening tidal fevers with red cheeks; or they may have alternating chills and fever resembling malaria.

Formulas Name : Anemarrhena and Ephedra Decoction

Chinese Name : 知母麻黄汤

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of Anemarrhena rhizome, 1 liang of Ephedra, 0.5 liang of Paeonia root, 0.5 liang of Scutellaria root, 0.5 liang of licorice root, and 0.5 liang of Cinnamomum twig.

Source

*General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 2.

Benefits

After recovery from shanghan, if sweating was incomplete and residual toxic qi remains in the pericardial channels, resulting in an unresolved condition, the patient may remain in a state of confusion for 10 days or half a month (20 days), never fully regaining alertness. They are often drowsy and listless, as if lacking vitality, with incoherent speech; or they may exhibit no alternating chills and fever but appear as if possessed by evil spirits; or they may experience morning and evening tidal fevers with red cheeks; or they may have alternating chills and fever resembling malaria.

Instructions for Use

Crush the ingredients. Add 2.5 sheng of water and boil Ephedra until it comes to a boil several times; skim off the foam, then add the remaining herbs. Reduce to 1 sheng and 3 he, strain out the residue, and drink 1 large bowl while warm. Take three doses in succession over half a day. Keep warm and covered to induce a slight sweat. If the patient feels restless and craves water, give a small amount to harmonize the stomach; once the stomach is harmonized, the condition will resolve. This formula is for cases where sweating has not been fully completed.

Anemarrhena and Ephedra Decoction,*General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 2.,After recovery from shanghan, if sweating was incomplete and residual toxic qi remains in the pericardial channels, resulting in an unresolved condition, the patient may remain in a state of confusion for 10 days or half a month (20 days), never fully regaining alertness. They are often drowsy and listless, as if lacking vitality, with incoherent speech; or they may exhibit no alternating chills and fever but appear as if possessed by evil spirits; or they may experience morning and evening tidal fevers with red cheeks; or they may have alternating chills and fever resembling malaria.

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