Ma Huang Gen (Ephedra Root)
Latin Name: Radix Ephedrae
Properties: sweet, neutral
Actions: stops sweating due to Qi and Yin deficiency
Medical Indications: nightsweat, spontaneous sweating, postpartum sweating
Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy, not to be used in cases of exterior disorders
Dosage: 3 to 9 grams