Ma-Xing-Yi-Gan Decoction

Ma-Xing-Yi-Gan Decoction,For rheumatic conditions caused by sweating in the wind or prolonged exposure to cold, presenting with pain throughout the body, fever, and symptoms that worsen in the late afternoon. For rheumatic urticaria with symptoms that worsen in the late afternoon.

Formulas Name : Ma-Xing-Yi-Gan Decoction

Chinese Name : 麻杏苡甘汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (knots removed) half liang (soaked in hot water), licorice 1 liang (roasted), coix seed half liang, apricot kernels 10 (peeled, tips removed, and stir-fried).

Source

*The Golden Chamber* (Jin Gui), Volume 1.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients until they are about the size of sesame seeds.

Benefits

For rheumatic conditions caused by sweating in the wind or prolonged exposure to cold, presenting with pain throughout the body, fever, and symptoms that worsen in the late afternoon. For rheumatic urticaria with symptoms that worsen in the late afternoon.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose. Decoct in 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen. Strain and take while warm. Induce a light sweat and avoid exposure to drafts.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, peaches, plums, and sparrow meat.

Ma-Xing-Yi-Gan Decoction,*The Golden Chamber* (Jin Gui), Volume 1.,For rheumatic conditions caused by sweating in the wind or prolonged exposure to cold, presenting with pain throughout the body, fever, and symptoms that worsen in the late afternoon. For rheumatic urticaria with symptoms that worsen in the late afternoon.

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