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

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