Modified Ma Huang Decoction

Modified Ma Huang Decoction,In the early stages of shanghan, with weakness in the legs and knees, headache, fever, and aversion to cold, the pulse is floating, full, and tight—though it may also be non-tight.

Formulas Name : Modified Ma Huang Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减麻黄汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Ephedra, 2 qian of Cinnamon Twig, 3 qian of Perilla Leaf, 3 qian of Scutellaria (washed with wine), 3 qian of Mustard Spikes, 4 qian of Talc, 4 qian of Fermented Soybeans, 3 qian of Akebia, and 1 qian of Licorice.

Source

*Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 3.

Benefits

In the early stages of shanghan, with weakness in the legs and knees, headache, fever, and aversion to cold, the pulse is floating, full, and tight—though it may also be non-tight.

Instructions for Use

Use 1 scallion bulb as a guide; decoct in water and take orally.

Modified Ma Huang Decoction,*Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 3.,In the early stages of shanghan, with weakness in the legs and knees, headache, fever, and aversion to cold, the pulse is floating, full, and tight—though it may also be non-tight.

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