麻黃細辛附子湯
麻黃細辛附子湯 is also named The Prescription of Mahuang Xixin Fuzi Tang, 麻黄细辛附子汤
Name
Decoction of Ephedra, Asarum and Aconite
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
- Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae) 6g,
- Xi Xin (Herba Asari) 6g,
- Fu Zi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata) 9g.
Explanation
Ma Huang: Relieving exterior syndrome, dispersing cold pathogen.
Fu Zi: Warming up the channels and supporting Yang-Qi.
Xi Xin: Assisting Ma Huang in relieving exterior syndrome, aiding Fu Zi in warming up the channels.
Effect
Restoring Yang, expelling pathogenic factors from the superficies.
Indications
Syndrome due to the effect of exogenous wind-cold pathogens and Yang insufficiency, marked by chills, low fever and deep pulse; including such diseases with the above symptoms as chronic bronchitis, chronic nephritis, rheumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
Administration
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken 3 times.