Ma Huang Fu Zi Gan Cao Tang麻黃細辛甘草湯
Ephedra, Prepared Aconite and Licorice Decoction
- Medicinals
- 3
Composition
- Ma HuangHb. Ephedrae5–6 g
Strong diaphoretic, relieves the Exterior and dispels External Cold.
for Wind-Cold Bi. Stimulates Yang, warms the Interior and warms the channels.
Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm and stops coughing*.
Actions
- Scatters Wind-Cold
- Restores Yang
- Encourages the flow of urine
Patterns treated
- Wind Cold occurring atop an underlying Yang Deficiency
- This is classified as a Tai Yang - Shao Yin presentation
Manifestations
- Chills occurring together with fever
- Cold intolerance
- Generalized bodily aching
- Slight fluid-retention swelling
- Breathing that feels short and labored
- Difficulty in passing urine
- A complete lack of sweating
- Widespread swelling throughout the body
- Painful, difficult urination
- Pulse
- Deep and fine in character
Indications
- Swelling caused by fluid retention
- Labored, difficult breathing
- Painful or difficult urination