Diaphoretic Prescriptions Composed of Drugs Pungent in Flavor and Warm in Nature
Guizhi Mahuang Geban Tang
Name
The Prescription of Guizhi Mahuang Geban Tang
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
Gui Zhi 5 g,Shao Yao 3 g,Sheng Jiang 3 g,Zhi Gan Cao 3 g,Zhi Ma Huang 3 g,Da Zao 4 dates,24 Xing Ren.Explanation
Gui Zhi: Expelling pathogenic factors from the muscles and skin by means of diaphoresis, warming the channels to dispel pathogenic cold.
Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating the spleen and stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
Shao Yao: Tonifying blood and replenishing Yin.
Sheng Jiang: Dispersing wind-cold.
Ma Huang: Relieving superficies syndrome by means of diaphoresis, facilitating the flow of the lung-Qi to stop asthma.
Xing Ren: Promoting the flow of the lung-Qi, aiding Ma Huang in relieving asthma.
Da Zao: Invigorating the spleen-Qi, relieving the liver depression, treating deficiency of the heart.
The Effect of Guizhi Mahuang Geban Tang
Effect
Relieve exterior syndrome by means of diaphoresis, dispel wind, promote the flow of qi and relieve asthma.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken three times a day.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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