1 Exterior Releasing Formulas 1.1 Warm Exterior Releasing 1. Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction) In Ma Huang Tang, the main ingredients are Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Xing Ren (Apricot Kernel), and Gan Cao (Licorice), which induce sweating, release the exterior, and promote lung qi, suitable for exterior excess without sweating in cases of cold damage. … Read more
Chinese Herbal Medicine Effects and Indications Ma Huang (Ephedra) Induces sweating and releases the exterior: Wind-cold exterior syndrome Disperses lung qi and relieves wheezing: Wheezing and coughing due to lung qi not dispersing Promotes urination and reduces swelling: Edema with exterior syndrome Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) Releases the exterior and relieves muscle aches: Wind-cold exterior … Read more
Hello everyone, let’s begin our class. In the last lesson, we discussed the concept of dialectical differentiation, the principles of dialectical treatment, and the authenticity of “cold and heat” in diseases. Today, we will continue discussing certain syndromes, which have both exterior and interior conditions. We will focus on the principles and methods for handling … Read more