Ephedra and Anemarrhena Decoction,From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.,For typhoid fever without sweating.
Ephedra and Anemarrhena Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ephedra and Anemarrhena Decoction
Chinese Name : 麻黄加知母汤
Drug Formulation
4 qian of Ephedra, 2 qian of Cinnamon Twig tips, 1 qian of Licorice, 2 qian of Apricot Kernels (peeled and stir-fried), 3 qian of Anemarrhena.
Source
From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.
Benefits
For typhoid fever without sweating.
Instructions for Use
First boil Ephedra for 5–6 boils, skim off the foam, add the remaining herbs, and boil down to 1 teacup. Take it warm. Cover the patient to induce a slight sweat; there is no need to eat congee. The rest of the care follows the Guizhi method.
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Ephedra and Anemarrhena Decoction,For typhoid fever without sweating.