Ma Huang Bai Zhu San

Ma Huang Bai Zhu San,Malaria. Caused by exposure to wind, cold, heat, or dampness that does not remain in the meridians but combines with the defensive qi, resulting in a disease that recurs daily with alternating chills and fever. Also treats epidemic diseases.

Formulas Name : Ma Huang Bai Zhu San

Chinese Name : 麻黄白术散

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed, soaked in hot water) 1 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 1 liang, Poria cocos 1 liang, Cinnamomum cassia 1 liang, Tangerine peel 3 fen, Green tangerine peel 3 fen, Platycodon grandiflorus 3 fen, Angelica dahurica 3 fen, Licorice 3 fen, Pinellia ternata (fermented) 3 fen, Perilla frutescens 3 fen, Black plum 3 fen, Dried ginger half a liang.

Source

From *San Yin*, Volume 6.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Malaria. Caused by exposure to wind, cold, heat, or dampness that does not remain in the meridians but combines with the defensive qi, resulting in a disease that recurs daily with alternating chills and fever. Also treats epidemic diseases.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Boil with 2 zhan of water, adding 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 jujubes, until reduced to 7 fen. Strain out the solids. Take once on an empty stomach on the day the attack is expected to occur; taking another dose just before the attack begins is particularly effective.

Ma Huang Bai Zhu San,From *San Yin*, Volume 6.,Malaria. Caused by exposure to wind, cold, heat, or dampness that does not remain in the meridians but combines with the defensive qi, resulting in a disease that recurs daily with alternating chills and fever. Also treats epidemic diseases.

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