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Centipede Corrective Decoction

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Centipede Corrective Decoction,Facial neuritis is attributed to obstruction by wind, dampness, and phlegm, with stasis of blood in the meridians.

Formulas Name : Centipede Corrective Decoction

Chinese Name : 蜈蚣矫正饮

Drug Formulation

1 centipede (head and legs removed), 12 g earthworm, 12 g Angelica sinensis, 10 g red peony root, 15 g chicken-blood vine, 10 g Notopterygium, 10 g Saposhnikovia root, 10 g Angelica dahurica, 9 g Ligusticum chuanxiong.

Source

From *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Facial neuritis is attributed to obstruction by wind, dampness, and phlegm, with stasis of blood in the meridians.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. One dose per day.

Centipede Corrective Decoction,From *A Thousand Family Remedies*, Volume 1.,Facial neuritis is attributed to obstruction by wind, dampness, and phlegm, with stasis of blood in the meridians.

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