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Ephedra and Scutellaria Decoction

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Ephedra and Scutellaria Decoction,For pediatric typhoid fever presenting with headache, high fever without sweating, nasal congestion, dry eyes, and clear urine.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Scutellaria Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄黄芩汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Ephedra (knots removed), half a liang of Scutellaria baicalensis, half a liang of Paeonia rubra, 1 fen of licorice (roasted), and 1 fen of Cinnamomum cassia (bark removed).

Source

From *The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 20.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For pediatric typhoid fever presenting with headache, high fever without sweating, nasal congestion, dry eyes, and clear urine.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, mixed with warm water, three times daily.

Ephedra and Scutellaria Decoction,From *The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 20.,For pediatric typhoid fever presenting with headache, high fever without sweating, nasal congestion, dry eyes, and clear urine.

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