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Quantities in formulae with 麻黄, 桂枝 and 石膏

By mchern • Apr 7th, 2008 • Category: Lungs, formula

Just for reference, remember that in 麻黄汤, the 麻：桂：草 portions are 3liang:2liang:1liang

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麻黄汤：麻黄 (3liang), 桂枝 (2liang)

越婢加半夏汤：麻黄 (6liang), 石膏 (8liang)

小青龙汤：麻黄 (3liang), 桂枝 (3liang)

小青龙加石膏汤：麻黄 (3liang), 桂枝 (3liang), 石膏 (2liang)

麻杏石甘汤：麻黄 (4liang), 石膏 (8liang)

厚朴麻黄汤：麻黄 (4liang), 石膏 (如鸡子大)

大青龙汤：麻黄 (6liang), 桂枝 (2liang), 石膏 (如鸡子大)

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  1. admin on April 9th, 2008 at 10:38 pm:

    鸡子大 = 3liang

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