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Ma Huang Bai Zhu San

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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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