Wind-Awakening Decoction

Wind-Awakening Decoction,For stroke-induced convulsions.

Formulas Name : Wind-Awakening Decoction

Chinese Name : 醒风汤

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (root removed) 1 liang, Poria cocos (peeled) 1 liang, Aconite (raw) 1 liang, Aconite (processed) 1 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala (roasted) 1 liang, Pinellia ternata (soaked in boiling water 7 times) 1 liang, Angelica dahurica 1 liang, Saposhnikovia divaricata (root removed) 1 liang, Gastrodia elata 1 liang, Pinellia ternata (soaked in boiling water 7 times) 1 liang,Cicada Shedding 1 liang, Whole Scorpion half a liang (detoxified).

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 1.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients to the size of a wheat grain and mix well.

Benefits

For stroke-induced convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Take 1.5 or 2 qian per dose, adjusting the amount according to the severity of the condition. Add 2.5 zhan of water, 3 large slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube. Decoct until reduced to 6 fen, then take while warm.

Wind-Awakening Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 1.,For stroke-induced convulsions.

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