MA HUANG
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Herba Ephedrae

Nomenclature

MA HUANG
麻黃
Herba Ephedrae
Other Names

Ephedrae


Properties:

Acrid Bitter
Lung / LU Urinary Bladder / UB


Dosage and Toxicity

1.5 to 10 gm
Max 25gm


Functions

Release the exterior through Diaphoresis
Ma Huang Tang
Relieves Wheezing and Dyspensia, Stops Cough
Ding Chuan Tang, Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
Regulates Water Circulation and Relieves Edema

Disperses Cold


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Footnotes: Contra indicated for heat

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