Licorice and Ephedra Decoction

Licorice and Ephedra Decoction,Internal water retention, with yellow swelling of the body and face; the pulse is deep; and urination is difficult.

Formulas Name : Licorice and Ephedra Decoction

Chinese Name : 甘草麻黄汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of licorice, 4 liang of ephedra.

Source

From *The Golden Cabinet* (Volume Middle).

Benefits

Internal water retention, with yellow swelling of the body and face; the pulse is deep; and urination is difficult.

Instructions for Use

Using 5 sheng of water, first boil Ephedra, skim off the foam, add Licorice, and boil down to 3 sheng; take 1 sheng while warm. If profuse sweating occurs, repeat the dose if sweating does not occur.

Note

Avoid exposure to wind and cold; avoid seaweed and Chinese cabbage.

Licorice and Ephedra Decoction,From *The Golden Cabinet* (Volume Middle).,Internal water retention, with yellow swelling of the body and face; the pulse is deep; and urination is difficult.

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