Ephedra Muscle-Relieving Decoction

Ephedra Muscle-Relieving Decoction,Epidemic plague, 1–2 days into the illness, with headache, high fever, and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Ephedra Muscle-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄解肌汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 1 liang, Licorice 1 liang, Cimicifuga 1 liang, Peony 1 liang, Gypsum 1 liang, Apricot Kernels 2, Clam Shells 3.

Source

*Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Epidemic plague, 1–2 days into the illness, with headache, high fever, and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng; take the entire dose at once. Cover the body to induce sweating. Afterward, eat fermented soybean porridge to replenish deficiency.

Ephedra Muscle-Relieving Decoction,*Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 2.,Epidemic plague, 1–2 days into the illness, with headache, high fever, and restlessness.

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