Ma Huang Wu Xian Decoction

Ma Huang Wu Xian Decoction,For infants aged 100 days or older suffering from epileptic seizures that occur repeatedly without regaining consciousness; or for those born with a “wind” condition, manifesting as a cold body, a pale face, and postmortem rigidity.

Formulas Name : Ma Huang Wu Xian Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻黄五痫汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed) 2 fen, Notopterygium 2 fen, dried Pueraria root 2 fen, licorice (roasted) 2 fen,Zhishi 2 fen (roasted), Apricot Kernels 20 pieces, Shengma 4 fen, Huangqin 4 fen, Da Huang 4 fen, Chaihu 3 fen, Shaoyao 3 fen, Diaotengpi 1 fen, Shehui 3 cun (roasted), Zhachan 2 pieces (roasted, wings removed), Shigao 6 fen (crushed).

Source

From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 35 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For infants aged 100 days or older suffering from epileptic seizures that occur repeatedly without regaining consciousness; or for those born with a “wind” condition, manifesting as a cold body, a pale face, and postmortem rigidity.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 sheng of water together with 5 he of bamboo sap until reduced to 6 he; take 1 he per dose.

Ma Huang Wu Xian Decoction,From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 35 of *Wai Tai*.,For infants aged 100 days or older suffering from epileptic seizures that occur repeatedly without regaining consciousness; or for those born with a “wind” condition, manifesting as a cold body, a pale face, and postmortem rigidity.

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