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Ma Huang Tang, Ephedra Decoction
Ma Huang Tang, Ephedra Decoction
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NPN 80092992
【Combination】
| Ephedrae Herba (Ma Huang) 3 liang (9g) | Cinnamomi Ramulus (Gui Zhi) 2 liang (6g) |
| Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xing Ren) 70 pieces (6g) | Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhi Gan Cao) 1 liang (3g) |
【Method】
Prepare Ma Huang Tang as a decoction. The source text points out that ma huang should be decocted first and the foam that collects at the top of the decoction needs to be removed before adding the other medicinals. The decoction should be taken warm and the patient should bundle up with an extra layer to induce a mild sweat.
【Action】
Induces sweating to release the exterior, diffuses the lung to calm labored breathing.
【Indication】
Ma Huang Tang is indicated for an externally contracted wind-cold exterior-excess pattern. The symptoms are aversion to cold, headache, generalized body pain, absence of sweating, and labored breathing. The tongue coating is thin and white, and the pulse is superficial and tight.
