Decoction of Equal Parts Ephedra and Cinnamon Twig

Decoction of Equal Parts Ephedra and Cinnamon Twig,Dispels wind and relieves exterior syndromes. Indicated for cases of cold damage on the seventh or eighth day, characterized by fever and aversion to cold resembling malaria, but without vomiting; clear and free urination; and aversion to cold despite faint pulses.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Equal Parts Ephedra and Cinnamon Twig

Chinese Name : 麻黄桂枝各半汤

Drug Formulation

Cinnamon Twig 1 liang 16 zhu, Peony Root 1 liang, Ephedra 1 liang (knots removed), Fresh Ginger 1 liang, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Jujubes 4 (split), Apricot Kernels 24 (peeled and tips removed).

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*

Benefits

Dispels wind and relieves exterior syndromes. Indicated for cases of cold damage on the seventh or eighth day, characterized by fever and aversion to cold resembling malaria, but without vomiting; clear and free urination; and aversion to cold despite faint pulses.

Instructions for Use

Combine the above seven ingredients with 5 sheng of water. First, boil the ephedra for one or two boils, skim off the foam, then add the remaining herbs. Simmer until reduced to 1 sheng and 8 he, strain out the residue, and take 6 he while warm.

Decoction of Equal Parts Ephedra and Cinnamon Twig,*Treatise on Cold Damage*,Dispels wind and relieves exterior syndromes. Indicated for cases of cold damage on the seventh or eighth day, characterized by fever and aversion to cold resembling malaria, but without vomiting; clear and free urination; and aversion to cold despite faint pulses.

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