Ma Huang Tang
Overview
Ma Huang Tang originated with Zhang Zhongjing’s Shang Han Lun and is a classic formula for releasing the exterior through sweating, disseminating the Lungs, and calming wheezing.
Formula Composition
Ma Huang Tang consists of Ma Huang, Gui Zhi, Xing Ren, and Zhi Gan Cao.
Note: The specific formula proportions may vary among different sources and dosage forms; refer to the actual product instructions.
Traditional Actions and Indications
Traditionally used for manifestations of wind-cold constraining the exterior, including marked aversion to cold, fever, absence of sweating, headache and generalized body aches, cough, or wheezing.
Precautions
- Ma Huang in the formula may affect heart rate and blood pressure. People with hypertension, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, or hyperthyroidism should use it with caution.
- People with Qi deficiency and spontaneous sweating, marked thirst, or a tendency toward wind-heat colds should not use it on their own.
- Pregnant women, children, older adults, and people currently using stimulants or certain cold medicines should consult a doctor.
- If palpitations, chest pain, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing occurs, stop using it immediately and seek medical attention.