Ephedra with Pueraria Decoction

Ephedra with Pueraria Decoction,For Taiyang exterior syndrome where wind and dampness combine, affecting both the Nutritive and Defensive Qi, causing pain throughout the body and disharmony of the exterior Qi.

Formulas Name : Ephedra with Pueraria Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄加葛根汤

Drug Formulation

25 apricot kernels (peeled and tips removed), 1 liang of Ephedra, 1 liang of Cinnamomum twigs, 1 liang of Pueraria root, and half a liang of licorice.

Source

From *Yunqi Zi’s Collection for Preserving Life*, Volume 1.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For Taiyang exterior syndrome where wind and dampness combine, affecting both the Nutritive and Defensive Qi, causing pain throughout the body and disharmony of the exterior Qi.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian or 1 liang per dose; add 3 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm.

Ephedra with Pueraria Decoction,From *Yunqi Zi’s Collection for Preserving Life*, Volume 1.,For Taiyang exterior syndrome where wind and dampness combine, affecting both the Nutritive and Defensive Qi, causing pain throughout the body and disharmony of the exterior Qi.

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