Prescriptions for Strengthening Body Resistance and Relieving Exterior Syndrome
Ma Huang Fu Zi Gan Cao Tang (麻黄附子甘草汤)
Name
The Prescription of 麻黄附子甘草汤
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
Ma Huang 6 g,Gan Cao 6 g,Fu Zi 3 g.Explanation
Ma Huang: Relieving superficies syndrome.
Fu Zi: Restoring yang, and aiding Ma Huang and Gan Cao in relieving exterior.
Gan Cao: Tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
The Effect of 麻黄附子甘草汤
Effect
Warm the meridians and release exterior syndrome.
Indications
Deep and weak pulse, low grade fever without sweat, aversion to cold with body pain.
Administrations
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
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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