Fangji-Ma Huang Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 8.，For stroke with stiffness and spasms in the limbs, rigidity and pain, dry mouth and throat, and a white coating on the tongue; also treats cold, wind-dampness, and wind-toxin conditions characterized by spasms and stiffness in the limbs and joints, as well as sudden pain in the chest, flanks, lower back, heart, and abdomen that prevents turning over.
Fangji-Ma Huang Decoction
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Formulas Name : Fangji-Ma Huang Decoction
Chinese Name : 防己麻黄汤
Drug Formulation
1 liang 1 fen of Stephania root, 1 liang of Ephedra (knots removed, decocted first, foam skimmed off, and dried in an oven), 1.5 liang of Magnolia bark (coarse bark removed, coated with ginger juice, and roasted five times), 1 liang of Angelica pubescens (root tip removed), 3 fen of Ligusticum root, 1 liang 1 fen of Gypsum (pounded), 3 fen of Gentiana root (stems and soil removed),Achyranthes root (soaked in wine, sliced, and roasted) 1 liang 1 fen, Mulberry mistletoe 3 fen, Cinnamon bark (with coarse bark removed) 1 liang, Pueraria root (chopped) 3 fen, Licorice root (roasted, chopped) 3 fen.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 8.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For stroke with stiffness and spasms in the limbs, rigidity and pain, dry mouth and throat, and a white coating on the tongue; also treats cold, wind-dampness, and wind-toxin conditions characterized by spasms and stiffness in the limbs and joints, as well as sudden pain in the chest, flanks, lower back, heart, and abdomen that prevents turning over.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and take while warm. Take three times a day and once at night, regardless of the time.
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Fangji-Ma Huang Decoction,For stroke with stiffness and spasms in the limbs, rigidity and pain, dry mouth and throat, and a white coating on the tongue; also treats cold, wind-dampness, and wind-toxin conditions characterized by spasms and stiffness in the limbs and joints, as well as sudden pain in the chest, flanks, lower back, heart, and abdomen that prevents turning over.