Ephedra and Pueraria Decoction,From *The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 17.,On the first or second day of shanghan, there is stiffness and pain in the head, neck, lower back, and back, along with general feverishness and aversion to cold. There is severe spasm without sweating.
Ephedra and Pueraria Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ephedra and Pueraria Decoction
Chinese Name : 麻黄葛根汤
Drug Formulation
Ephedra (soaked in boiling water 12 times, then baked dry and weighed) 3 liang, Peony root 3 liang, Dried Pueraria root 4 fen, White parts of green onions 7 stalks, Fermented soybeans 1 he.
Source
From *The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 17.
Processing
Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame or bean seeds.
Benefits
On the first or second day of shanghan, there is stiffness and pain in the head, neck, lower back, and back, along with general feverishness and aversion to cold. There is severe spasm without sweating.
Instructions for Use
Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 1 medium zhan; strain and take while warm. After taking the decoction, cover yourself with thick clothing; take another dose after walking 4–5 li. If no sweat has appeared after a considerable time, prepare a small amount of scallion congee, serve it hot, and induce sweating.
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Ephedra and Pueraria Decoction,On the first or second day of shanghan, there is stiffness and pain in the head, neck, lower back, and back, along with general feverishness and aversion to cold. There is severe spasm without sweating.