Traditional Chinese Medicine/Ma Huang

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Ma-Linen, hemp, sesame, paralysis or numbness

Huang-Yellow

(Chinese: 麻黄)

Ephedra Stem

Taste & Temperature:

Channels:

Hand Tai Yin of Lung
Foot Tai Yang of Urinary Bladder

Actions & Indications:

drastic diaphoretic
disperse Lung, calm cough & asthma
promote urination, reduce swelling

Caution:

weak body
hypertension
deficiency-type sweating or wheezing

Dosage:

1-3 qian (3-9 grams)

Cooking:

cook first
remove foam

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