Chuanxiong-Huang Decoction

Chuanxiong-Huang Decoction,Excessive wind-heat, dizziness, red eyes, and difficult bowel movements.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong-Huang Decoction

Chinese Name : 芎黄丸

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 2 liang, Rhubarb (the “brocade-patterned” variety; soak in one bowl of ash-free wine, boil over heat until the wine is completely evaporated, then bake dry) 2 liang.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

Excessive wind-heat, dizziness, red eyes, and difficult bowel movements.

Instructions for Use

Take 20 pills per dose, washed down with warm boiled water after meals.

Chuanxiong-Huang Decoction,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 3.,Excessive wind-heat, dizziness, red eyes, and difficult bowel movements.

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