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Ginseng, Poria, and Ephedra Decoction

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Ginseng, Poria, and Ephedra Decoction,For cold-induced illness in winter, with headache and pain throughout the body.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Poria, and Ephedra Decoction

Chinese Name : 参苓麻草汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Ephedra, 3 qian of Ginseng, 1 liang of Poria, 1 qian of Licorice.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For cold-induced illness in winter, with headache and pain throughout the body.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Ginseng, Poria, and Ephedra Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 1.,For cold-induced illness in winter, with headache and pain throughout the body.

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