Ephedra and Cinnamon Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 22.，For stroke or typhoid fever, characterized by a floating and tight pulse, fever with aversion to cold, body pain, absence of sweating, and restlessness.
Ephedra and Cinnamon Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ephedra and Cinnamon Decoction
Chinese Name : 麻黄桂心汤
Drug Formulation
Ephedra (remove roots and nodes; decoct first; skim off foam; roast) 2 liang; Cinnamon (remove coarse bark) 1 liang; Licorice (roasted, coarsely chopped) 1 liang; Dried Ginger (roasted) 1 liang; Gypsum 1.5 liang; Dried Peppermint Leaves 0.5 liang; Apricot Kernels (remove skin, tip, and double kernels) 0.5 liang.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 22.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For stroke or typhoid fever, characterized by a floating and tight pulse, fever with aversion to cold, body pain, absence of sweating, and restlessness.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose; decoct with 1.5 zhan of water and 2 large jujubes (pitted) until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take warm before meals.
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Ephedra and Cinnamon Decoction,For stroke or typhoid fever, characterized by a floating and tight pulse, fever with aversion to cold, body pain, absence of sweating, and restlessness.