Ma Huang Deng Shi Wei Wan
Star麻黄等十味丸 (Ephedra Pill with Ten Ingredients)
Source: Wai Tai Mi Yao (752)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Ma Huang Deng Shi Wei Wan (Ephedra Pill with Ten Ingredients), from Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library (752).
Associated formula of Xiao Qing Long Tang.
Indications: Cough in patients with interior phlegm-heat who contract wind-cold; cough unresponsive to common formulas.
Usage: Slow-acting pill development of Belamcanda and Ephedra Decoction for chronic phlegm-heat cough triggered by wind-cold.
Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Cold.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 24.
Preparation
Take 10-15 very small pills with a decoction of Mori Cortex (sang bai pi), which makes the tenth ingredient.
Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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