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Ephedra, Anemarrhena, and Gypsum Decoction

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Ephedra, Anemarrhena, and Gypsum Decoction,For typhoid fever with no sweating in the Taiyang stage.

Formulas Name : Ephedra, Anemarrhena, and Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄知母石膏汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Ephedra, 2 qian and 2.5 zi of Cinnamon Twig, 3 qian and 1.5 zi of Licorice, 50 Apricot Kernels, half a liang of Anemarrhena, and 1 liang of Gypsum.

Source

From *Illustrated Songs on Cold Damage: A Guide to Saving Lives*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For typhoid fever with no sweating in the Taiyang stage.

Instructions for Use

To be taken after the Summer Solstice.

Ephedra, Anemarrhena, and Gypsum Decoction,From *Illustrated Songs on Cold Damage: A Guide to Saving Lives*, Volume 4.,For typhoid fever with no sweating in the Taiyang stage.

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