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Ma-Gui Decoction

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Ma-Gui Decoction,For typhoid fever, epidemic diseases, yin-type summer heat, and malaria—whenever yin-cold qi prevails and the pathogenic factors cannot be dispelled.

Formulas Name : Ma-Gui Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻桂饮

Drug Formulation

1–2 qian of Cinnamomum cassia, 3–4 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of fried licorice, tangerine peel (use as appropriate; may be omitted), and 2–3 qian of Ephedra.

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For typhoid fever, epidemic diseases, yin-type summer heat, and malaria—whenever yin-cold qi prevails and the pathogenic factors cannot be dispelled.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in 1.5 zhong of water with 5–7 or 10 slices of fresh ginger until reduced to 8 fen; skim off the foam and take as needed. The treatment is complete when a light, profuse sweat is induced. It may be used in all four seasons.

Ma-Gui Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For typhoid fever, epidemic diseases, yin-type summer heat, and malaria—whenever yin-cold qi prevails and the pathogenic factors cannot be dispelled.

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