Six-Ingredient Ephedra Decoction，From *Essentials of Typhoid Fever*, Volume 1.，For cases of shanghan characterized by yin excess and yang deficiency, spontaneous sweating, aversion to wind, a floating and rapid pulse in both hands (or a tight or slow pulse), a short pulse at the cun position, and a pulse strength weaker than that at the guan and chi positions; the onset of the disease occurs between the beginning of spring and the Clear and Bright Festival.
Six-Ingredient Ephedra Decoction
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Formulas Name : Six-Ingredient Ephedra Decoction
Chinese Name : 六物麻黄汤
Drug Formulation
Ephedra (knots removed) 1 liang, Ginseng half a liang, Licorice half a liang, Pueraria root 3 fen, Atractylodes 3 fen.
Source
From *Essentials of Typhoid Fever*, Volume 1.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
For cases of shanghan characterized by yin excess and yang deficiency, spontaneous sweating, aversion to wind, a floating and rapid pulse in both hands (or a tight or slow pulse), a short pulse at the cun position, and a pulse strength weaker than that at the guan and chi positions; the onset of the disease occurs between the beginning of spring and the Clear and Bright Festival.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while hot.
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Six-Ingredient Ephedra Decoction,For cases of shanghan characterized by yin excess and yang deficiency, spontaneous sweating, aversion to wind, a floating and rapid pulse in both hands (or a tight or slow pulse), a short pulse at the cun position, and a pulse strength weaker than that at the guan and chi positions; the onset of the disease occurs between the beginning of spring and the Clear and Bright Festival.