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Ma-Gui-Shu-Gan Decoction

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Ma-Gui-Shu-Gan Decoction,Abdominal distension due to cold and dampness; heaviness of the body, chills, and absence of sweat.

Formulas Name : Ma-Gui-Shu-Gan Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻桂术甘汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra, Cinnamomum twig, Atractylodes, and Licorice.

Source

*Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Abdominal distension due to cold and dampness; heaviness of the body, chills, and absence of sweat.

Ma-Gui-Shu-Gan Decoction,*Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 3.,Abdominal distension due to cold and dampness; heaviness of the body, chills, and absence of sweat.

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