Cow Bile Diaphragm-Opening Decoction

Cow Bile Diaphragm-Opening Decoction,For cases of wind-stroke diagnosed within 1–2 days as a “full” pattern, caused by wind-phlegm.

Formulas Name : Cow Bile Diaphragm-Opening Decoction

Chinese Name : 牛黄通膈汤

Drug Formulation

Ochre (ground) 3 qian, Calomel (ground) 3 qian, Rhubarb 1 liang, Licorice 1 liang (roasted).

Source

*Treasury of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 8.

Benefits

For cases of wind-stroke diagnosed within 1–2 days as a “full” pattern, caused by wind-phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Except for the ground ingredients, take 1 liang of the above herbs per dose. Boil with 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue, then mix in half the amount of ground Ophiopogon and Ophiopogon to take orally. Continue until bowel movements occur; 3–2 bowel movements are required. If no bowel movement occurs, take another dose.

Cow Bile Diaphragm-Opening Decoction,*Treasury of Health* (Weisheng Baojian), Volume 8.,For cases of wind-stroke diagnosed within 1–2 days as a “full” pattern, caused by wind-phlegm.

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