Ephedra Emergency Decoction

Ephedra Emergency Decoction,When a rash is just breaking out but is suddenly blocked by wind-cold, causing half of it to recede, the body develops a fever that will not subside; the skin is cold on the outside and hot on the inside; cold and heat attack simultaneously; the rash is about to break out but cannot, and is about to recede but cannot; the rash is bluish-purple in color; the patient experiences restlessness, fever, and confusion; and suffers from shortness of breath and phlegm congestion.

Formulas Name : Ephedra Emergency Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄救急汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra, Du Huo, Perilla Leaf, Fangfeng, Qianhu, Apricot Kernel, Platycodon Root, Trifoliate Orange Peel, Peach Kernel, and Safflower.

Source

From *The Complete Book on the Treatment of Rashes*, Middle Volume.

Benefits

When a rash is just breaking out but is suddenly blocked by wind-cold, causing half of it to recede, the body develops a fever that will not subside; the skin is cold on the outside and hot on the inside; cold and heat attack simultaneously; the rash is about to break out but cannot, and is about to recede but cannot; the rash is bluish-purple in color; the patient experiences restlessness, fever, and confusion; and suffers from shortness of breath and phlegm congestion.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 scallion white and 3 cherry pits for each year of age to the above formula; decoct in water and take orally.

Ephedra Emergency Decoction,From *The Complete Book on the Treatment of Rashes*, Middle Volume.,When a rash is just breaking out but is suddenly blocked by wind-cold, causing half of it to recede, the body develops a fever that will not subside; the skin is cold on the outside and hot on the inside; cold and heat attack simultaneously; the rash is about to break out but cannot, and is about to recede but cannot; the rash is bluish-purple in color; the patient experiences restlessness, fever, and confusion; and suffers from shortness of breath and phlegm congestion.

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