Cinnamon Twig, Ginger, Licorice, Jujube, Ephedra, Asarum and Aconite Decoction

金匱要略

-- In the qi aspect, hardness below the heart, as large as a plate, with edges like an inverted cup, caused by water-fluid, is governed by Guizhi Qu Shaoyao Jia Ma Xin Fu Zi Tang.

Guizhi 3 liang, Shengjiang 3 liang, Gancao 2 liang, Dazao 12 pieces, Mahuang 2 liang, Xixin 2 liang, Fuzi 1 piece (prepared). The seven ingredients above: with 7 sheng of water, boil Mahuang, remove the upper froth, add the other medicinals, boil to obtain 2 sheng, and take warm in three divided doses. There should be sweating, as if insects are moving in the skin; then recovery occurs. (Shang Han Za Bing Lun)

With 7 sheng of water, boil Mahuang, remove the upper froth, add the other medicinals, boil to obtain 2 sheng, and take warm in three divided doses. There should be sweating, as if insects are moving in the skin; then recovery occurs.

湯劑

Warm the channels and unblock Yang; diffuse and dissipate water-fluid.

Cold-fluid accumulated and retained in the stomach, disease in the qi aspect, hardness below the heart, as large as a plate, with edges like an overturned cup, white greasy tongue coating, and deep slow pulse.