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Cang Gong’s Angelica Decoction

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Cang Gong’s Angelica Decoction,For cases of lockjaw caused by pathogenic wind, with opisthotonos and spasms.

Formulas Name : Cang Gong’s Angelica Decoction

Chinese Name : 仓公当归汤

Drug Formulation

18 stems of Angelica sinensis, 18 stems of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 1.5 liang of Dehuo, 30 stems of Ephedra, 1 piece of Aconite, and 0.5 liang of Asarum.

Source

*Qian Jin*, Volume 8.

Benefits

For cases of lockjaw caused by pathogenic wind, with opisthotonos and spasms.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the above ingredients. Boil with 5 sheng of wine and 3 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; take 1 sheng. If the mouth cannot be opened, pry it open and pour the decoction in. After the first dose, the patient should regain consciousness; after the second, break out in a light sweat; after the third, break out in a profuse sweat.

Cang Gong’s Angelica Decoction,*Qian Jin*, Volume 8.,For cases of lockjaw caused by pathogenic wind, with opisthotonos and spasms.

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