Ma Huang Fu Zi Xi Xin Tang
麻黄附子细辛汤

 

 

Ephedra, Asarum, and Aconite Accessory Root Decoction

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AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Chills
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Category: Release the Exterior ⌕    Subcategory: Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency ⌕      Family: Ma Huang Lei Fang] ⌕      Source: Shang Han Lun  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Release to exterior • Strengthens yang
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
30g
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
Fu Zi • Process Aconite Daughter Root • 附子 ♥ Warm Interior Expel Cold
1.5g
Restore devastated yang • Warm channels • Warms interior cold • Relief pain • Strengthen Ming Men fireHerbs from the same plant: Fu Zi • Tian Xiong • Wu Tou • Chuan Wu • Cao WuZhi Chuan Wu • 附子 • 制川乌 • 乌头 • 天雄 • 草烏 Anodyne • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Mild sedative
Xi Xin
3g
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: 
  • The goal of this formula is to cause sweating.  All the ingredients are added to the decoction and cook for about 20 minutes.  It should be taken hot to help with sweating,   It should be decocted till about 2.5 to 3 cups.  The three cups would be taken 3 times a day.  Once sweating occurs, stop taking this medicine.
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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
Fu Zi: Soy sauce • Millet • Pregnancy • False cold, true heat • Incompatible with: Bai Ji, Bai Lian, Ban Xia, Chuan Bei Mu, Gua Lou Pi, Gua Lou Ren, Gua Lou Shi, Tian Hua Fen, Zhe Bei Mu • Cao Wu is antagonized by Xi Jiao
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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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