Dry Decay Decoction

Dry Decay Decoction,For weakness and paralysis of the limbs, or hemiplegia, with a pulse that is extremely faint, fine, and weak.

Formulas Name : Dry Decay Decoction

Chinese Name : 干颓汤

Drug Formulation

5 liang of raw Astragalus, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of sweet goji berries, 1 liang of purified Hangzhou cornelian cherry pulp, 3 qian of raw frankincense, 3 qian of raw myrrh, and 6 qian of genuine deer antler gelatin (crushed).

Source

From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Middle Volume.

Benefits

For weakness and paralysis of the limbs, or hemiplegia, with a pulse that is extremely faint, fine, and weak.

Instructions for Use

First, decoct Huangxiang for more than 10 boils, then strain out the residue; next, add Angelica sinensis, Goji berries, Cornus fruit, Frankincense, and Myrrh to the decoction and simmer for more than 10 boils, then strain out the residue; stir in the powdered deer antler gelatin until dissolved, take 2 Dazhong of the decoction, and drink it warm in two divided doses.

Dry Decay Decoction,From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Middle Volume.,For weakness and paralysis of the limbs, or hemiplegia, with a pulse that is extremely faint, fine, and weak.

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