Memorize Herbs: Ma huang Xing Ren Gan Cao Shi Gao Tang

Ma Huang Xing Ren Gan Cao Shi Gao Tang - Release Exterior W/H

Ma Huang Xing Ren Gan Cao Shi Gao Tang - (Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Gypsum, and Licorice decoction)
aka: Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang
nickname: "Amazing Shi Gan Tang"
... use this Fm to clear SEVERE W/H invasion, with excessive heat accumulation in Lung
Key Sx: Fever, cough and wheezing, thin yellow tongue coating, rapid pulse
Special Notes: The ratio of Ma Huang to Shi Gao is (1:2 ratio) - after all its called "Amazing Shi Gao Tang"

Remember what's in it: The formula name says it all!

King: Ma Huang: Shi Gao (1:2)
Minister: Xing Ren
Guide: Gan Cao

Cautions / Contraindications:
1) not for W-C cough with phlegm-heat accumulation
2) not for wheezing due to cold
3) contraindicated with lingering pathogenic factors and qi deficiency

Common Modifications:

Severe LU heat (increase Shi Gao dosage, Sang Bai Pi, Huang Qin, Zhi Mu)
Exterior syndrome obvious (reduce Shi Gao dosage, Bo He, Su Ye, Sang Ye )
Large amount of phlegm with wheezing (Ting Li Zi, Pi Pa Ye)
Sticky Phlegm, oppressed chest (Gua Lou, Bei Mu, Huang Qin, Jie Geng)

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