Ephedra and Atractylodes Decoction

Ephedra and Atractylodes Decoction,In autumn and winter, coughing occurs every night at the fifth watch, continuing unceasingly until dawn and high noon, when it finally subsides. Symptoms include a bitter taste in the mouth, pain beneath both flanks, fullness and oppression beneath the heart, frequent startling while lying down, muscle spasms, pain in the joints, phlegm, saliva, and froth; by evening, the patient becomes drowsy and yawns frequently, and is unable to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Atractylodes Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄苍术汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 8 qian, Atractylodes lancea 5 qian, Astragalus 1 qian 5 fen, Cardamom 6 fen, Bupleurum 5 fen, Notopterygium 5 fen, Raw licorice 4 fen, Angelica sinensis tips 4 fen, Saposhnikovia 4 fen, Fried licorice 3 fen, Scutellaria 3 fen, Schisandra berries 9.

Source

From *The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.

Benefits

In autumn and winter, coughing occurs every night at the fifth watch, continuing unceasingly until dawn and high noon, when it finally subsides. Symptoms include a bitter taste in the mouth, pain beneath both flanks, fullness and oppression beneath the heart, frequent startling while lying down, muscle spasms, pain in the joints, phlegm, saliva, and froth; by evening, the patient becomes drowsy and yawns frequently, and is unable to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients and divide into two doses. Decoct with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; take while still slightly warm just before bedtime.

Ephedra and Atractylodes Decoction,From *The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.,In autumn and winter, coughing occurs every night at the fifth watch, continuing unceasingly until dawn and high noon, when it finally subsides. Symptoms include a bitter taste in the mouth, pain beneath both flanks, fullness and oppression beneath the heart, frequent startling while lying down, muscle spasms, pain in the joints, phlegm, saliva, and froth; by evening, the patient becomes drowsy and yawns frequently, and is unable to eat or drink.

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