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Eji Ma Huang Powder

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Eji Ma Huang Powder,For epidemic diseases lasting 3 days, where the exterior syndrome has not resolved and heat-toxin is transmitted, accompanied by vomiting or coughing.

Formulas Name : Eji Ma Huang Powder

Chinese Name : 解肌麻黄散

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 1 liang (roots and nodes removed), Red Peony Root 1 liang, Cinnamon Bark 0.5 liang, Licorice 0.5 liang (lightly roasted until reddish, coarsely chopped), Asarum 0.5 liang, Apricot Kernels 0.3 fen (soaked in hot water, skin, tip, and double kernels removed, stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For epidemic diseases lasting 3 days, where the exterior syndrome has not resolved and heat-toxin is transmitted, accompanied by vomiting or coughing.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Decoct in 1 medium bowl of water until reduced to 6 fen. Strain and take while hot, regardless of the time of day. Cover with clothing to induce sweating.

Eji Ma Huang Powder，From *Shenghui*, Volume 15.，For epidemic diseases lasting 3 days, where the exterior syndrome has not resolved and heat-toxin is transmitted, accompanied by vomiting or coughing.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
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