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Ephedra and Red Peony Decoction

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Ephedra and Red Peony Decoction,Damp-heat flowing through the body, causing swelling and pain in the limbs and joints.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Red Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄赤芍汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 1 qian, Red Peony Root 1 qian, Fangfeng 0.5 fen, Jingjie 0.5 fen, Qianghuo 0.5 fen, Duhuo 0.5 fen, Bai Zhi 0.5 fen, Cangzhu 0.5 fen, Weilingxian 0.5 fen, Sliced Scutellaria 0.5 fen,5 fen of Zhi Shi, 5 fen of Jiegeng, 5 fen of Ge Gen, 5 fen of Chuanxiong, 3 fen of Licorice, 3 fen of Angelica sinensis root tip, 3 fen of Shengma.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Damp-heat flowing through the body, causing swelling and pain in the limbs and joints.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Ephedra and Red Peony Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,Damp-heat flowing through the body, causing swelling and pain in the limbs and joints.

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