Chuanxiong and Gypsum Decoction

Chuanxiong and Gypsum Decoction,For wind-heat ascending to the head and face, causing blurred vision, dizziness, pain, and oppression; wind-phlegm-induced wheezing and coughing; nasal congestion and mouth sores; restlessness, fullness, and dysuria; corneal opacities; and hemiplegia due to stroke. Also for recurrent eye disorders with the formation of corneal opacities, restlessness, excessive thirst, and sores, eczema, or cracked skin.

Formulas Name : Chuanxiong and Gypsum Decoction

Chinese Name : 川芎石膏汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Chuanxiong, half a liang of Red Peony Root (Chishao), half a liang of Angelica Root (Danggui), half a liang of Gardenia Fruit (Shanzhi), half a liang of Scutellaria Root (Huangqin), half a liang of Rhubarb (Da Huang), half a liang of Chrysanthemum Flower (Juhua), half a liang of Schizonepeta (Jingjie), half a liang of Ginseng (Renshen), half a liang of Atractylodes (Baizhu), 4 liang of Talc (Huashi),2 liang of Han Shui Shi, 3 liang of Glycyrrhiza, 2 liang of Platycodon, 1 fen of Amomum, 1 liang of Gypsum, 1 liang of Saposhnikovia, 1 liang of Forsythia, 1 liang of Peppermint Leaves.

Source

*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For wind-heat ascending to the head and face, causing blurred vision, dizziness, pain, and oppression; wind-phlegm-induced wheezing and coughing; nasal congestion and mouth sores; restlessness, fullness, and dysuria; corneal opacities; and hemiplegia due to stroke. Also for recurrent eye disorders with the formation of corneal opacities, restlessness, excessive thirst, and sores, eczema, or cracked skin.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to 6 fen, strain, and take after meals; it may also be mixed with water.

Note

Avoid ginger, vinegar, and heat-inducing foods.

Chuanxiong and Gypsum Decoction,*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 3.,For wind-heat ascending to the head and face, causing blurred vision, dizziness, pain, and oppression; wind-phlegm-induced wheezing and coughing; nasal congestion and mouth sores; restlessness, fullness, and dysuria; corneal opacities; and hemiplegia due to stroke. Also for recurrent eye disorders with the formation of corneal opacities, restlessness, excessive thirst, and sores, eczema, or cracked skin.

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