Half-Dose Ephedra Decoction

Half-Dose Ephedra Decoction,For elderly patients with typhoid fever presenting with chills and fever.

Formulas Name : Half-Dose Ephedra Decoction

Chinese Name : 减半麻黄汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Perilla leaf, 3 qian of Peppermint, 3 qian of Pueraria root, 1 qian of Ephedra, 2 qian of Ginseng, 3 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis (wine-processed), 2 qian of light fermented soybeans, 1 qian of Cinnamon twig, 3 qian of Akebia stem, and 2 qian of Licorice.

Source

From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 3.

Benefits

For elderly patients with typhoid fever presenting with chills and fever.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take while warm.

Half-Dose Ephedra Decoction,From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 3.,For elderly patients with typhoid fever presenting with chills and fever.

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