Ephedra, Aconite, and Licorice Decoction，*Treatise on Cold Damage*.，Constitutionally Yang-deficient individuals who have contracted wind-cold, presenting with aversion to cold but no fever, or possibly a slight fever, a white tongue coating, and a deep pulse; or those with insufficient Kidney Yang who have been invaded by wind-dampness, presenting with generalized edema.
Ephedra, Aconite, and Licorice Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ephedra, Aconite, and Licorice Decoction
Chinese Name : 麻黄附子甘草汤
Drug Formulation
Ephedra (knots removed) 2 liang, licorice (roasted) 2 liang, aconite root 1 piece (roasted, peeled, and broken into 8 slices).
Source
*Treatise on Cold Damage*.
Benefits
Constitutionally Yang-deficient individuals who have contracted wind-cold, presenting with aversion to cold but no fever, or possibly a slight fever, a white tongue coating, and a deep pulse; or those with insufficient Kidney Yang who have been invaded by wind-dampness, presenting with generalized edema.
Instructions for Use
Add 7 sheng of water; first boil Ephedra for 1–2 boils, skim off the foam, then add the remaining herbs. Boil until reduced to 3 sheng, strain, and take three times daily.
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Ephedra, Aconite, and Licorice Decoction,Constitutionally Yang-deficient individuals who have contracted wind-cold, presenting with aversion to cold but no fever, or possibly a slight fever, a white tongue coating, and a deep pulse; or those with insufficient Kidney Yang who have been invaded by wind-dampness, presenting with generalized edema.