Ephedra and Cinnamon Decoction

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.

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.

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.

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