Chuanxiong-Chrysanthemum Decoction

Chuanxiong-Chrysanthemum Decoction,Headache accompanied by eye twitching.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong-Chrysanthemum Decoction

Chinese Name : 芎菊汤

Drug Formulation

Chuanxiong 1 liang, Fangfeng (with forks removed) 1 liang, Ma Huang (with roots and nodes removed) 1 liang, Qianhu (with root base removed) 1 liang, Duhuo (with root base removed) 1 liang,Chrysanthemum flowers (sorted) half liang, Trifoliate orange peel (pulp removed, fried with bran) half liang, Licorice (roasted, chopped) half liang, Asarum (stems and leaves removed) half liang, Gypsum (crushed) 2 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Headache accompanied by eye twitching.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose, add 1 zhan of water and 5 leaves of mint, decoct together until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take warm after meals.

Chuanxiong-Chrysanthemum Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 15.,Headache accompanied by eye twitching.

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