Ginseng and Gastrodia Decoction

Ginseng and Gastrodia Decoction,Excessive use of cooling medications following a rash leads to deficiency of spleen qi and decline of central qi, resulting in chronic convulsions. Symptoms include clenched jaws, copious phlegm, eyes staring upward, twitching of the hands and feet, and unceasing seizures; this formula is also used for chronic convulsions developing after various childhood illnesses.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Gastrodia Decoction

Chinese Name : 人参天麻汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng, Gastrodia, Atractylodes, Tangerine Peel, Pinellia, Silkworm (dried), Uncaria, Saposhnikovia, Magnolia Bark, Whole Scorpion.

Source

*Complete Book on the Treatment of Rashes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Excessive use of cooling medications following a rash leads to deficiency of spleen qi and decline of central qi, resulting in chronic convulsions. Symptoms include clenched jaws, copious phlegm, eyes staring upward, twitching of the hands and feet, and unceasing seizures; this formula is also used for chronic convulsions developing after various childhood illnesses.

Instructions for Use

First, induce sneezing with soapberry powder; next, use Realgar Detoxification Pills to clear the throat. If the throat does not open, apply three moxa cones to each Jiaoche acupoint, then mix gallstone alum powder with vinegar, dip a goose feather in the mixture, and probe the throat; alternatively, trim the fingernails short, dip them in the alum powder, and probe the throat. Once the throat opens and a sound is heard, this indicates a chance of recovery; administer this formula orally.

Ginseng and Gastrodia Decoction,*Complete Book on the Treatment of Rashes*, Volume 2.,Excessive use of cooling medications following a rash leads to deficiency of spleen qi and decline of central qi, resulting in chronic convulsions. Symptoms include clenched jaws, copious phlegm, eyes staring upward, twitching of the hands and feet, and unceasing seizures; this formula is also used for chronic convulsions developing after various childhood illnesses.

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