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Ma Xing Yi Gan Tang (麻杏薏甘湯) gently releases wind-damp from the exterior and diffuses the Lung; for wind-damp obstruction with generalised body aches and a mild afternoon fever.
English Name
Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Coix and Licorice Decoction
Classical Source
Jin Gui Yao Lue, c. 220 CE
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Releases wind-damp from the exterior
- Diffuses the Lung and relieves body aches
Indications
Wind-damp obstruction: generalised aching and heavy body and joints that worsen in the afternoon, with a mild fever, in a wind-damp exterior pattern.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: white greasy coat. Pulse: floating.
Modifications
For more pronounced cold, increase Ma Huang slightly.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contains Ma Huang; for wind-damp body aches, not for Lung heat or deficiency.
