Prescriptions for Strengthening Body Resistance and Relieving Exterior Syndrome
Mahuang Xixin Fuzi Tang
Name
Decoction of Ephedra, Asarum and Aconite
The Prescription of Mahuang Xixin Fuzi Tang
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.
The Effect of Mahuang Xixin Fuzi Tang
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.
Administrations
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken 3 times.
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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