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Da Qing Long Tang 大青龙汤
Major Bluegreen Dragon Decoction


Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220

Herb Name
Ma Huang (Ephedra)
Gui Zhi
(Cinnamon twig)
Xing Ren
(Apricot seed)
Shi Gao
(Gypsum)
Zhi Gan Cao
(Fried Licorice)
Sheng Jiang
(fresh Ginger)
Da Zao
(Jujube)

Latin
Ephedra sinica
Cinnamomum cassia
Prunus armeniaca
Calcium sulphate
Glycyrrhiza uralensis 
Zingiber o
fficinale

Ziziphus jujuba
Amount
12 grams
4 grams
6 grams
12 grams
5 grams
9 grams
3 pieces


Preparation:
Prepare as a decoction.

Function:
Clears Exterior Wind-Cold, clears Interior Heat

Use:
Exterior Wind-Cold with Interior Heat; Chills and Fever, no sweating, body aches; thin tongue coating with superficial pulse
1. Common Cold or In
fluenza
2. Bronchitis, Asthma
3. Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
4. Arthritis
5. Urticaria
6. Acute Fever
7. Measles
8. Pneumonia
9. Meningitis
10. Acute Nephritis


Dose:

the above is taken over the course of a day

Cautions:
1. Not used for marked Weakness or Spontaneous Sweating
2. Avoid long-term use or large doses


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