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