036 – MA XING SHI GAN TANG

The Chinese Formula Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang, also known in English as Ma Huang and Apricot Seed Combination, belongs to the category of formulas that RELIEVE SUPERFICIAL WIND-HEAT, acting on syndromes of Internalization of the External Pathogen with Retention of Heat in the Lung; Presence of Heat in the Lung with or without the presence of an External Pathogen—accompanied or not by Bronchospasms.

Indication: Indicated for Lung Heat whether or not resulting from a Superficial Syndrome: Cough with green and/or yellow phlegm accompanied or not by Bronchospasms (Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia).

Actions: Circulate Lung Qi; Suppress Cough and Asthma; Clear Lung Heat; Relieve the Exterior; Eliminate External Pathogens.

Syndromes: Internalization of the External Pathogen with Retention of Heat in the Lung; Presence of Heat in the Lung with or without the presence of an External Pathogen—accompanied or not by Bronchospasms.

Symptoms and Signs: Fever, slight aversion to cold, dry mouth and throat, intense thirst, cough with phlegm.

greenish and/or yellow, with or without bronchospasm (flaring nostrils, wheezing, rapid breathing, shortness of breath)

Tongue: red Coating: yellow, thick

Pulse: strong, rapid