Ephedra, Aconite, and Asarum Decoction

Ephedra, Aconite, and Asarum Decoction,Constitutional yang deficiency complicated by exogenous wind-cold; characterized by absence of sweat, aversion to cold, fever, curled-up posture, white tongue coating, and a deep pulse. Also treats kidney-related cough and cold-induced syncope with headache.

Formulas Name : Ephedra, Aconite, and Asarum Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄附子细辛汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 2 liang (knots removed), Asarum 2 liang, Aconite 1 piece (roasted, peeled, and split into 8 slices).

Source

*Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

Constitutional yang deficiency complicated by exogenous wind-cold; characterized by absence of sweat, aversion to cold, fever, curled-up posture, white tongue coating, and a deep pulse. Also treats kidney-related cough and cold-induced syncope with headache.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 dou of water; first boil Ephedra until the liquid is reduced by 2 sheng, skim off the foam, then add the remaining herbs. Boil until 3 sheng of liquid remains, strain, and take 1 sheng while warm, three times daily.

Ephedra, Aconite, and Asarum Decoction,*Treatise on Cold Damage*.,Constitutional yang deficiency complicated by exogenous wind-cold; characterized by absence of sweat, aversion to cold, fever, curled-up posture, white tongue coating, and a deep pulse. Also treats kidney-related cough and cold-induced syncope with headache.

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