Ephedra with Atractylodes Decoction,From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume 1.,Wind-cold combined with dampness, lingering on the surface of the muscles and skin, causing restlessness and pain throughout the body.
Ephedra with Atractylodes Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ephedra with Atractylodes Decoction
Chinese Name : 麻黄加术汤
Drug Formulation
3 liang of Ephedra (knots removed), 2 liang of Cinnamomum twigs (peeled), 1 liang of licorice (roasted), 70 apricot kernels (peeled and tips removed), and 4 liang of Atractylodes.
Source
From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume 1.
Benefits
Wind-cold combined with dampness, lingering on the surface of the muscles and skin, causing restlessness and pain throughout the body.
Instructions for Use
Add 9 sheng of water; first boil the Ephedra until the liquid is reduced by 2 sheng, skim off the foam, then add the remaining herbs. Boil until the liquid is reduced to 2.5 sheng, strain, and take 8 he while warm. Cover the patient to induce a light sweat.
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Ephedra with Atractylodes Decoction,Wind-cold combined with dampness, lingering on the surface of the muscles and skin, causing restlessness and pain throughout the body.