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Ephedra Decoction for Releasing the Exterior

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Ephedra Decoction for Releasing the Exterior,For pediatric shanghan characterized by high fever, headache, aversion to cold without sweating, a dry nose and coarse breathing, and pain in the eye sockets and joints.

Formulas Name : Ephedra Decoction for Releasing the Exterior

Chinese Name : 麻黄发表汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra, Bupleurum, dried Pueraria root, Saposhnikovia, Notopterygium, Perilla leaf, light fermented soybeans, licorice.

Source

*Golden Needles of Pediatrics*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For pediatric shanghan characterized by high fever, headache, aversion to cold without sweating, a dry nose and coarse breathing, and pain in the eye sockets and joints.

Instructions for Use

Add 7 scallion whites to the above ingredients, decoct in water, and take orally.

Ephedra Decoction for Releasing the Exterior,*Golden Needles of Pediatrics*, Volume 1.,For pediatric shanghan characterized by high fever, headache, aversion to cold without sweating, a dry nose and coarse breathing, and pain in the eye sockets and joints.

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