Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Gypsum, and Licorice Decoction)

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• Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

Pattern:

• Heat trapped in the Lungs, with or without an external Wind-Heat condition

Actions:

• Releases the exterior, and clears Wind Heat
• Clears heat from the Lungs.
• Circulates the Lung Qi and stops wheezing by directing rebellious Lung Qi down.

Indications:

• Fever with or without sweating
• Coughing, wheezing, or asthma with difficult or labored breathing.
• Flaring and pain of the nostrils.
• Thirst with dry throat.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tip with a thin yellow or white tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Rapid, slippery, and floating when presenting with external conditions

Western Uses:

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
• Lobar Pneumonia
• Bronchial Pneumonia
• Bronchial Asthma
• Pneumonitis from Measles
• Bronchiolitis
• Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Diphtheria

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use in cases of wheezing or asthma due to Wind Cold invasion

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Modern Dosage is usually 50% less than listed.

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Notes:

• Especially useful in children.

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Bladder, Stomach, Large Intestine

There are 4 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Ma Huang (Ephedra Stem)
Quantity = 12 grams Shi Gao (Gypsum)
Quantity = 48 grams Xing Ren (Apricot Seed or Kernel)
Quantity = 18 grams (50 pieces) Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root)
Quantity = 6 grams

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