Ma Huang Gen - Ephedra Root
TCM Materia Medica
Ma Huang Gen TCM Herb Classifications and Usages
The TCM herb "ma huang gen" which in english is "ephedra root", is categorized within the "herbs that stabilize and bind" functional grouping. It is thought to enter the lung channels and exhibits neutral (ping) and sweet (gan) taste/temperature properties.
Dosages and preparations will vary according to each individual and the overall approach of a formula, but generally this herb has the following dosage and/or preparation guidelines:
- Dosage: 3-10g
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Deficiency sweating - night sweats, spontaneous sweating, post partum sweating.
As noted above, ma huang gen is within the herbs that stabilize and bind functional group. All the herbs in this category are listed below.
(truncated intro "... stabilizing and binding herbs most often have sour and astringent properties. they are useful for conditions involving excess discharges or structures slipping from proper positions (uterine prolapse, excessive sweat, diarrhea, excessive…)".
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