越婢湯

Name

1. 越婢汤
2. Yue Bi Tang

The Prescription of 越婢湯

Source

The book Jin Kui Yao Lue

Ingredients

• Ma Huang 12 g,
• Shi Gao 25 g,
• Sheng Jiang 9 g,
• Gan Cao 6 g,
• Da Zao 15 dates.

Explanation

Ma Huang and Sheng Jiang: Diffusing the lung and inducing sweating and releasing exterior.

Gan Cao and Da Zao: Harmonizing the spleen and stomach, tonifying the spleen.

Shi Gao: Clearing the lung-heat.

The Effect of 越婢湯

Effect

Diffuse the lung purge heat, eliminate edema and resolve swelling.

Indications

Acute or chronic nephritis.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken 3 times a day.