Ephedra and Five-Flavor Decoction

Ephedra and Five-Flavor Decoction,Acute jaundice.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Five-Flavor Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄五味汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 3 liang (knots removed), dried Pueraria root 5 liang, gypsum 8 liang, fresh ginger 6 liang, Artemisia capillaris 2 liang.

Source

From *Wai Tai*, Volume 4, citing *Formulas of Xu Renze*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

Acute jaundice.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 8 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng and 7 he; strain out the residue; divide into 3 doses and take warm, with a 10-li interval between doses. After taking the final dose, when sweating begins, cover with a blanket to induce a mild sweat and disperse the pathogen.

Ephedra and Five-Flavor Decoction,From *Wai Tai*, Volume 4, citing *Formulas of Xu Renze*.,Acute jaundice.

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