Ephedra Qi-Directing Decoction

Ephedra Qi-Directing Decoction,Excessive consumption of the lungs, shortness of breath with flaring nostrils, and severe swelling of the face and eyes.

Formulas Name : Ephedra Qi-Directing Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄引气汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 5 fen, Apricot Kernel 5 fen, Ginger 5 fen, Pinellia 5 fen, Gypsum 8 liang, Perilla 4 fen, White Front 3 fen, Asarum 3 fen, Cinnamon Bark 3 fen, Bamboo Leaves (sliced) 1 sheng, Tangerine Peel 2 fen.

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 17.

Benefits

Excessive consumption of the lungs, shortness of breath with flaring nostrils, and severe swelling of the face and eyes.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil 1 sheng of water down to 3 sheng, strain out the residue, and divide the decoction into 3 doses.

Ephedra Qi-Directing Decoction,*Qianjin*, Volume 17.,Excessive consumption of the lungs, shortness of breath with flaring nostrils, and severe swelling of the face and eyes.

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