Effect
Diffuse the lung purge heat, eliminate edema and resolve swelling.
Indications
Acute or chronic nephritis.
Ingredients
Herba Ephedrae (Mahuang) 12 g,
Gypsum Fibrosum (Shigao) 25 g,
Rhizoma Zingiberis (Shengjiang) 9 g,
Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) 6 g,
Fructus Jujubae (Dazao) 15 dates.
Explanation
Ma Huang and Sheng Jiang: Diffusing the lung and inducing sweating and releasing exterior.
Gan Cao and Da Zao: Harmonizing the spleen and stomach, tonifying the spleen.
Shi Gao: Clearing the lung-heat.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken 3 times a day.