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Ephedra root (Ma Huang Gen)

麻黄根Mahuanggen · Ephedrae Radix Et Rhizoma

HerbsEphedra root (Ma Huang Gen)

Category

stop Sweating

Nature

neutral

Taste

sweet, astringent

Meridians

Lung, Heart

Dosage

3–9 g

Functions

astringes and stops sweating

Indications

spontaneous sweating from qi deficiency night sweats from yin deficiency postpartum sweating

Contraindications

⚠️ exterior pattern with sweating that should not be stopped

Notes

the root — opposite action to Ma Huang (the stem)

For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.

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