越婢湯
越婢湯 is also named 越婢汤, The Prescription of Yue Bi Tang
Source
The book Jin Kui Yao Lue
Ingredients
- Ma Huang 12 g,
- Shi Gao 25 g,
- Sheng Jiang 9 g,
- Gan Cao 6 g,
- Da Zao 15 dates.
Explanation
Ma Huang and Sheng Jiang: Diffusing the lung and inducing sweating and releasing exterior.
Gan Cao and Da Zao: Harmonizing the spleen and stomach, tonifying the spleen.
Shi Gao: Clearing the lung-heat.
Effect
Diffuse the lung purge heat, eliminate edema and resolve swelling.
Indications
Acute or chronic nephritis.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken 3 times a day.