Ma Huang Fu Zi Gan Cao Tang - 麻黃細辛甘草湯 - Ephedra, Prepared Aconite And Licorice Decoction

English:	Ephedra, Prepared Aconite and Licorice Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Hb. Ephedrae	Ma Huang	5-6g	Strong diaphoretic, relieves the Exterior and dispels External Cold. With Zhi Fu Zi, for Wind-Cold Bi.
Rx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata	Zhi Fu Zi	2-9g	Stimulates Yang, warms the Interior and warms the channels.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata	Zhi Gan Cao	5-6g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm and stops coughing.

Formula Actions

• Disperses Wind-Cold
• Replenishes Yang
• Promotes urination

Syndromes

• Wind Cold with Underlying Yang Deficiency
• Tai Yang - Shao Yin

Clinical Manifestations

Chills and fever Aversion to Cold Body aches Mild edema Shortness of breath

Urinary difficulty Anhidrosis General edema Dysuria P:Small and submerged

Treats

Edema Dyspnea

Dysuria

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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