Yuebi Decoction Plus Pinellia

傷寒論

-- Cough with upward qi, this is lung distention. If the patient pants, with eyes as if protruding, and a floating, large pulse, Yuebi plus Pinellia Decoction governs it. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))

Ephedra 6 liang, Gypsum half a jin, fresh ginger 3 liang, jujube 15 pieces, licorice 2 liang, Pinellia half a sheng. The above six ingredients: with water 6 sheng, first decoct Ephedra, remove the upper foam, add the other medicinals, decoct to obtain 3 sheng, and divide into three warm doses. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun)

With six sheng of water, first decoct Ephedra, remove the upper foam, add the other medicinals, decoct down to three sheng, and divide into three warm doses. (Modern usage: decoct nine bowls of water down to three bowls; take one bowl warm after each of the three meals.)

湯劑

Diffuse the Lung and drain heat, stop cough and calm panting.

Lung distention, cough with upward qi, chest fullness and panting, eyes as if protruding, floating and large pulse.

1. If Ephedra is used at 15 g or more, it must be decocted for a long time, at least two hours. 2. Formulas containing Ephedra should not be taken after 8 p.m.; otherwise insomnia may easily occur. If insomnia still occurs after doing so, change to taking it after breakfast and lunch. 3. Those with a thin and weak body type, those who are frail and frequently ill, and those who are thin, pale, and sweaty should all use it cautiously.