Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
麻杏石甘汤

 

 

Ephedra Apricot Kernel Gypsum and Licorice Decoction

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Cough • Wheezing • Pneumonia • Bronchitis • Diphtheria • Whooping Cough • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Attributes:
Products (online examples)

Powder

Capsules

Capsules

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Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
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 
Patterns:  
Indications:
Contraindications: 
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
9g
Release 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 CaoLicorice Root • 甘草 Tonify Qi
6g
Tonify 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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