Houttuynia Decoction

Houttuynia Decoction,For all cases of convulsions and spasms, accompanied by blurred vision and unconsciousness.

Formulas Name : Houttuynia Decoction

Chinese Name : 钩藤饮子

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Gou Teng hooks, 1 qian of Fangfeng, 1 qian of Du Huo, 1 qian of Tianma, 1 qian of Tian Zhu Huang, 1 qian of Qianghuo, 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 0.5 fen of Shengma, 0.5 fen of licorice (roasted), 0.5 fen of Longdancao, 0.5 fen of Ma Huang, and 5 cicada exoskeletons (with heads and legs removed).

Source

From *Compilation of Effective and Proven Formulas*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For all cases of convulsions and spasms, accompanied by blurred vision and unconsciousness.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube; decoct in water and take orally.

Houttuynia Decoction,From *Compilation of Effective and Proven Formulas*, Volume 3.,For all cases of convulsions and spasms, accompanied by blurred vision and unconsciousness.

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