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rx
formula
Ma Huang and Coix C.
chinese formulae

definition

Ma Huang and Coix C. = Ma Xing Yi Gan Tang = "Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Coix, and Licorice Decoction"
sources: Bensky and Barolet, p. 35; Hsu, 1980, p. 66.
signs and symptoms: Rheumatism with mild, generalized body aches, slight aversion to wind, fever that worsens in the afternoon or evening, dry skin or warts.
tongue and pulse:
indications: Wind-Damp. With the appropriate presentation, may be used in conditions conventionally diagnosed as muscular rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, calluses and corns, frostbite, eczema, dandruff, and asthma.
cautions and contraindications: Use with caution in patients with hypertension.
ingredients: dosage for two days:
» 6 grams: licorice (gan cao), apricot seed (xing ren).
» 3 grams: ephedra (ma huang), coix (yi yi ren).


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