Agarwood and Gastrodia Decoction

Agarwood and Gastrodia Decoction,For childhood convulsions and epilepsy.

Formulas Name : Agarwood and Gastrodia Decoction

Chinese Name : 沉香天麻汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of agarwood, 2 qian of Sichuan aconite (roasted, peeled), 2 qian of amomum, 1.5 qian of licorice (roasted), 1.5 qian of ginger shavings, 4 qian of duhuo, 5 qian of qianghuo, 3 qian of gastrodia, 3 qian of black aconite (roasted, peeled), 3 qian of pinellia (soaked), 3 qian of fangfeng, and 1.5 qian of angelica.

Source

*Treasure of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 9.

Benefits

For childhood convulsions and epilepsy.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 5 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan; take warm before meals.

Note

Avoid raw, cold, or hard foods, as well as sitting or lying in cold places.

Agarwood and Gastrodia Decoction,*Treasure of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 9.,For childhood convulsions and epilepsy.

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