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Health Benefits
For: Cough • Wheezing • Pneumonia • Bronchitis • Diphtheria • Whooping Cough • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
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Category: Clear Heat ⌕ Subcategory: Clear Heat from the Organs ⌕ Family: Ma Huang Lei Fang] ⌕ Source: Shang Han Lun ⌕ Related Formula:
Actions
Clear heat • Move lung qi • Stop wheezing
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue - Pulse - Face/other -
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Properties
Data adapted from product found online. Categories 4% or less not shown.
Herbs
Cat/Dose
Actions
Properties
Ma Huang • Ephedra • 麻黄 ♠
Release Exterior Wind Cold
9gRelease exterior • Dispel cold • Induce sweating • Open pores • Increase urination • Relief edema • Control cough • Control wheezing • Ease wind damp Bi painTossing with honey lowers the dispersing effects
Antiviral • Diaphoretic • Hypertensive • Stimulant • Diuretc • Anti-inflammatory • Analgesic • Anti-influenza • Anti-metastic
Shi Gao ♠
9g
Xing Ren ♥
9g
Zhi Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草 ♣
Tonify Qi
6gTonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula.
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic
♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy
Directions:
Modifications
For
+ Ban Xia + Gua Lou + Chen Pi + Zhi Shi + Sheng Jiang
Severe asthma
+ Jin Yin Hua + Lian Qiao + Huang Qin + Yu Xing Cao
Strong heat
+ Su Zi + Ting Li Zi
Coughing, wheezing, lot of phlegm
+ Di Long
Sinusitis
+ Jing Jie +Bo He + Dan Dou Chi
Chills, no sweating
Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Ma Huang: Not for long term use • High blood pressure • Diarrhea • Insomnia • Dysuria • Cardiovascular problems • Heart palpitations • Seizures • Heart disease • Kidney disease • Liver disease • Caffeine • Stroke
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs
Notes
Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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