Life-Sustaining Decoction Powder

Life-Sustaining Decoction Powder,For stroke-induced slurred speech and dragging of the limbs.

Formulas Name : Life-Sustaining Decoction Powder

Chinese Name : 续命煮散

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 3 liang, Ligusticum wallichii 3 liang, Angelica pubescens 3 liang, Stephania tetrandra 3 liang, Licorice 3 liang, Apricot kernels 3 liang, Cinnamon bark 2 liang, Aconite root 2 liang, Poria 2 liang, Cimicifuga 2 liang, Asarum 2 liang, Ginseng 2 liang, Saposhnikovia 2 liang, Gypsum 5 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 4 liang.

Source

*Qian Jin*, Volume 8.

Processing

The above constitutes a coarse powder.

Benefits

For stroke-induced slurred speech and dragging of the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Place 5 fangcun of the mixture into a small silk pouch; add 4 sheng of water and 3 liang of ginger, boil until reduced to just under 2.5 sheng, and divide into 3 doses. Take daily without interruption; avoid exposure to wind and cold.

Life-Sustaining Decoction Powder,*Qian Jin*, Volume 8.,For stroke-induced slurred speech and dragging of the limbs.

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