I know its silly but our Ma Huang Tang doesn’t contain Ma Huang. Unfortunately getting Ma Huang has become impossible due to its abuse by both consumers and manufacturers of products that have no ties to Chinese Medicine. Therefore we offer a modification that best mimics (in our view) the spirit of the formula.

Alternative Names

• Ephedra Decoction
• ma huang tang
• mao to
• Maō-tō
• 麻黄湯
• まおうとう
• TJ27; TJ-27; TJ 27
• má huáng tāng wán
• 麻黃湯丸

Ingredients

Ma Huang 麻黃 ephedra stem Herba Ephedrae (not included in online version)

For Ma Huang we substitute:

Jie Geng 桔梗 Platycodon Radix

Zi Su Ye  紫苏叶 Folium Perillae

also included:

Xing Ren 杏仁 apricot seed or kernel Semen Pruni Armeniacae

Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]

Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae

This formula can be used to support health with or without symptoms. If symptoms are present, take 1 level teaspoon of the powder (8 capsules) three times daily. When symptoms are not present, take 1/2 level teaspoon (4 capsules), two times daily. Empty stomach is best for efficient absorption, but not essential. [More…]

At this dosage, your order will last approximately this long (?):

• 50 grams powder (capsules only): 4 to 14 days.
• 100 grams powder (capsules or powder): 8 to 25 days
• 200 grams powder (powder only): 19 to 56 days