{"product_id":"ma-huang-tang","title":"Ma Huang Tang","description":"\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"8c799e40-0add-4845-80f2-d64da034e234\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-turn-id-container=\"8c799e40-0add-4845-80f2-d64da034e234\" data-turn-id=\"8c799e40-0add-4845-80f2-d64da034e234\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"6f7a8bc6-3ef9-4f09-851a-fc00f4066eb4\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5a6946e5-6e54-4991-8d4c-dac7438624d8\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMa Huang Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEphedra Decoction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Wind-Cold • Promote Sweating • Open the Lungs • Relieve Wheezing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMa Huang Tang is one of the most iconic classical formulas for an acute Exterior Wind-Cold Excess pattern. First recorded in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShang Han Lun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Treatise on Cold Damage), it represents the archetype of a strong exterior-releasing formula—designed for situations where a pathogen has entered the surface and the body’s defensive response has become constrained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike gentler formulas that harmonize or support the exterior, Ma Huang Tang is characterized by its ability to strongly release the exterior, promote sweating, open the Lung Qi, and relieve wheezing when Cold has obstructed normal Lung function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen patients present with pronounced chills, absence of sweating, body aches, aversion to wind, and respiratory tightness, Ma Huang Tang is often one of the first formulas experienced practitioners consider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond acute respiratory illness, this formula remains an important clinical reference for understanding how Wind-Cold Excess constrains the exterior and prevents the body from properly releasing the pathogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Indications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExterior Wind-Cold Excess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChills stronger than fever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsence of sweating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheezing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody aches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAversion to wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNasal congestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTightness in the chest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong exterior symptoms in robust patients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly-stage respiratory illness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTCM Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTai Yang Wind-Cold Excess Constraining the Exterior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMa Huang Tang releases the exterior, induces sweating, disperses Cold, opens the Lung Qi, and relieves wheezing by restoring the body’s ability to expel an external pathogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Clinical Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany practitioners reach for Ma Huang Tang when supporting patients experiencing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly-stage flu-like symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcute Wind-Cold exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChills without sweating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody aches and stiffness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheezing with Cold signs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChest tightness from exterior Cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly respiratory infections in stronger constitutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-induced respiratory discomfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSudden onset exterior symptoms after exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinctive combination of exterior release and Lung-opening action makes it one of the most important formulas for acute Wind-Cold presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMa Huang — 30%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXing Ren — 30%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Zhi — 20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZhi Gan Cao — 20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on classical ratios and standard modifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted using our signature Two-Cured Decoction™ process—combining a traditional hot water decoction with a secondary high-proof alcohol extraction—to capture both water-soluble and alcohol-soluble herbal constituents for a full-spectrum tincture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractitioner Favorites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Upper Back Stiffness with Wheezing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Ma Huang Tang + 40% Ge Gen Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent when Exterior Wind-Cold Excess is accompanied by pronounced Taiyang channel tension, upper back tightness, neck stiffness, and respiratory symptoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilder Wheezing \u0026amp; Fever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Ma Huang Tang + 50% San Ao Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA favorite combination when wheezing is present but the overall exterior presentation is milder, with less intense Cold constraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Herb Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further customization, consider adding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBai Zhi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — when headache, especially frontal or sinus-related discomfort, is prominent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFang Feng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — when Wind symptoms are stronger, including increased sensitivity to external exposure and generalized body discomfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrban Herbs Practitioner Advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery 16 oz amber bottle is designed for fast, customized dispensing in clinical practice. Blend Ma Huang Tang with complementary formulas to create individualized prescriptions in minutes—giving your patients the convenience of a liquid tincture while providing your practice with a flexible, space-saving herbal pharmacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-extracted. Ready to dispense. Built for practitioners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Practitioners Keep Ma Huang Tang on the Shelf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery practitioner eventually encounters the patient who says,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I suddenly got hit with chills, my body aches, and I cannot sweat it out.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat patient often reflects the classic Ma Huang Tang presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts ability to strongly release the exterior while opening the Lung makes it unlike gentler Wind-Cold formulas. While many formulas support the body during an external invasion, Ma Huang Tang is designed for the specific moment when Cold has tightly constrained the surface and prevented normal release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractitioners frequently reach for Ma Huang Tang when supporting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSudden Wind-Cold onset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChills stronger than fever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo sweating during illness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheezing with Cold signs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody aches and stiffness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChest tightness from exterior Cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong exterior presentations in robust patients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly respiratory illness following exposure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Urban Herbs tinctures are designed for blending, Ma Huang Tang becomes even more versatile when combined with formulas that relax the neck and shoulders, address milder respiratory symptoms, or modify the exterior presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many practitioners, it is the formula they remember when the patient presents with the classic combination: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold, tight, and unable to sweat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne bottle. A timeless solution for releasing Wind-Cold and restoring the body’s natural exterior function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractitioner Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExterior-Releasing \u0026amp; Lung-Opening Formulas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleases Wind-Cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromotes Sweating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpens Lung Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelieves Wheezing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisperses Cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleases Exterior Constraint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind-Cold Excess\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChills without sweating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheezing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody aches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcute respiratory onset\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold exposure patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExterior Excess presentations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGe Gen Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Ao Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXiao Qing Long Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Zhi Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical Personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exterior Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cold Dispersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lung Opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Wheezing Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Acute Respiratory Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical Pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMa Huang Tang is one of the classic formulas every practitioner associates with the phrase “no sweat with chills.” Its hallmark indication is an acute Wind-Cold Excess pattern where the exterior is tightly closed, preventing the body from releasing the pathogen through normal sweating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts brilliance lies in its directness. Ma Huang opens the exterior, Gui Zhi harmonizes and assists circulation, Xing Ren directs the Lung Qi downward, and Gan Cao moderates the formula. Together, they create one of the most recognized prescriptions in the Shang Han Lun tradition for acute Cold constraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor practitioners, Ma Huang Tang remains an essential formula for understanding the difference between a patient who needs support and one whose exterior requires a strong release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urban Herbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45442615115952,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/8929\/files\/BaiHuGuJinTangTincture.png?v=1783524860","url":"https:\/\/urbanherbsco.com\/products\/ma-huang-tang","provider":"Urban Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}