Six-Ingredient Ephedra Decoction

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.

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.

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.

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