Ephedra and Four Substances Decoction

Ephedra and Four Substances Decoction,For women with cold-induced injury to the Ying aspect of the Taiyang channel, presenting with fever and absence of sweat.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄四物汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 2 qian of Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), 2 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 2 qian of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 1 qian of Ephedra, 1 qian of Cinnamomum cassia, 20 apricot kernels, and 1 qian of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Source

*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 44.

Benefits

For women with cold-induced injury to the Ying aspect of the Taiyang channel, presenting with fever and absence of sweat.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and jujubes to the above ingredients, decoct in water, and take orally.

Ephedra and Four Substances Decoction,*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 44.,For women with cold-induced injury to the Ying aspect of the Taiyang channel, presenting with fever and absence of sweat.

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