Decoction of ephedra stalks, more atractyle modified

Class: Release the Exterior
Subclass: Disperse Wind-Cold
Actions:
Disperses Damp-Cold
Disperses Wind-Damp
Releases the Exterior
Indications:
Damp-Cold in the Exterior or invasion of Wind-Damp in patients with chronic Dampness, usually due to Spleen Deficiency.
Possible symptoms and diseases:
Exterior disorders generating rheumatic pain
Oedema
Swollen tongue, white coating
Floating-Slippery pulse (Fu Hua); Floating-Tight pulse (Fu Jin)
Contraindications:
Dryness, thirst
Yin Deficiency
Preparation and recommended use:
DECOCTION : 35 per liter.
Traditionally, Ma Huang is boiled first, then foamed and the other plants added.The decoction continues until reduction to about 25 cl.Drink a little cup. Generally, the patient sweats quickly. Otherwise, the rest of the decoction can be absorbed in 2 times, at 2 hours intervals.