Decoction for Clearing Confusion,From *Records of Insights into Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 1.,For headaches with cold extremities, phlegm accumulation in the meridians, fixed gaze and clenched jaw, and cold hands and feet extending beyond the knees—indicating deficiency of yang qi and cold.
Decoction for Clearing Confusion
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Confusion
Chinese Name : 醒迷汤
Drug Formulation
3 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (stir-fried with earth), 3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of Paeonia lactiflora (stir-fried), 1 qian of Pinellia ternata, 2 qian of Eucommia ulmoides (stir-fried), 8 fen of Citrus reticulata peel, 1 qian of jujube seed (stir-fried and ground), 8 fen of licorice (roasted), 5 fen of Aconite root (Sichuan variety).
Source
From *Records of Insights into Miscellaneous Disorders*, Volume 1.
Benefits
For headaches with cold extremities, phlegm accumulation in the meridians, fixed gaze and clenched jaw, and cold hands and feet extending beyond the knees—indicating deficiency of yang qi and cold.
Instructions for Use
Add 3 jujubes, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 zhong of water; decoct and take orally.
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Decoction for Clearing Confusion,For headaches with cold extremities, phlegm accumulation in the meridians, fixed gaze and clenched jaw, and cold hands and feet extending beyond the knees—indicating deficiency of yang qi and cold.