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Bu Yang Huan Wu Decoction

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Bu Yang Huan Wu Decoction,Hemiplegia, facial asymmetry, slurred speech, drooling from the corners of the mouth, constipation, frequent urination, and involuntary urination.

Formulas Name : Bu Yang Huan Wu Decoction

Chinese Name : 补阳还五汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus root (raw) 4 liang, Angelica sinensis root (with tail) 2 qian, Red peony root 1.5 qian, Earthworm 1 qian (cleaned of soil), Ligusticum wallichii 1 qian, Peach kernel 1 qian, Safflower 1 qian.

Source

From *Corrections to Medical Forest*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Hemiplegia, facial asymmetry, slurred speech, drooling from the corners of the mouth, constipation, frequent urination, and involuntary urination.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Start with 1–2 liang of Astragalus, then gradually increase to 4 liang. Once a slight improvement is observed, take 2 doses daily for 5–6 days, then continue with 1 dose daily.

Bu Yang Huan Wu Decoction,From *Corrections to Medical Forest*, Volume 2.,Hemiplegia, facial asymmetry, slurred speech, drooling from the corners of the mouth, constipation, frequent urination, and involuntary urination.

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