Ephedra and Pueraria Decoction

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.

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.

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.

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