Ephedra, Bupleurum, and Cimicifuga Decoction，From *The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.，For children with cold stagnation manifesting as wheezing, a rattling sound in the throat, rumbling in the abdomen, abdominal distension, a runny nose with clear discharge, and a deep, tight, and rapid pulse.
Ephedra, Bupleurum, and Cimicifuga Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ephedra, Bupleurum, and Cimicifuga Decoction
Chinese Name : 麻黄柴胡升麻汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian 5 fen of Ephedra, 1 qian 5 fen of Cardamom seeds, 1 qian 5 fen of Amomum seeds, 2 fen of Evodia, 2 fen of Magnolia bark, 1 fen of Angelica root tips, 1 fen of Licorice, 1 fen of Bupleurum, 1 fen of raw Scutellaria, half a fen of Cimicifuga, half a fen of Shenqu, half a fen of Safflower wood, 2 whole scorpions, and a small amount of Safflower.
Source
From *The Secret Treasures of the Orchid Chamber*, Volume 2.
Processing
Coarsely chop the ingredients to the size of a sesame or cardamom seed, and divide into two doses.
Benefits
For children with cold stagnation manifesting as wheezing, a rattling sound in the throat, rumbling in the abdomen, abdominal distension, a runny nose with clear discharge, and a deep, tight, and rapid pulse.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in 1 large bowl of water until reduced to 7 fen; take after a meal. A slight sweat indicates effectiveness.
Note
Avoid exposure to wind and cold.
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Ephedra, Bupleurum, and Cimicifuga Decoction,For children with cold stagnation manifesting as wheezing, a rattling sound in the throat, rumbling in the abdomen, abdominal distension, a runny nose with clear discharge, and a deep, tight, and rapid pulse.