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.
Anemarrhena and Ephedra Decoction
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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.
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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.