Chinese: Ma Xing Yi Gan Tang

English: Ephedra, Apricot Kemel, Coicis, and Licorice Decoction

Source: Jinguiyaolue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet)

Pulse: floating

Tongue: red body, white fur

Abdomen: medium abdominal wall strength

Indications: This herbal formula has been used for patients with following health conditions and symptoms:

• Arthritis
• Cough
• Generalized body aches
• Dermatitis
• Edema
• Common cold
• Flu
• Neck pain
• Low back pain
• Sciatica

There are many other health conditions that may respond well to this herbal formula, in particular patients exhibiting indicative traditional diagnostic signs and symptoms.