Purple Decoction

Purple Decoction,Stroke. Regardless of whether the patient is a man or a woman, in cases of stroke where the spine is stiff and the body is arched like a bow.

Formulas Name : Purple Decoction

Chinese Name : 紫汤

Drug Formulation

2 sheng of chicken droppings, 1 sheng of soybeans, and 3 liang of Fangfeng (sliced).

Source

From *Elbow-Back Prescriptions*, cited in Volume 14 of *Wai Tai*.

Benefits

Stroke. Regardless of whether the patient is a man or a woman, in cases of stroke where the spine is stiff and the body is arched like a bow.

Instructions for Use

Boil 3 sheng of water with Fangfeng to extract 3 he of decoction. Simmer the soybeans and chicken droppings in a pot until they turn yellowish-red, then pour 2 sheng of wine over them. Strain out the residue, then mix with the Fangfeng decoction. Divide into two doses, taken 6–7 li apart. Cover with clothing to induce sweating; avoid exposure to drafts.

Purple Decoction,From *Elbow-Back Prescriptions*, cited in Volume 14 of *Wai Tai*.,Stroke. Regardless of whether the patient is a man or a woman, in cases of stroke where the spine is stiff and the body is arched like a bow.

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