Decoction for Unblocking Vessels and Reversing Collapse，*Treatise on Cold and Heat Disorders: Deteriorated Conditions*.，For dampness-related disorders presenting with physical coldness and a cold pulse, where repeated purgation fails to reverse the coldness or restore the pulse.
Decoction for Unblocking Vessels and Reversing Collapse
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Unblocking Vessels and Reversing Collapse
Chinese Name : 通脉回厥煎
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of American ginseng, 3 qian of rhubarb (soaked in wine, then steamed),3 qian of sodium silicate, 3 qian of dried silkworm (fried in wine), 12 cicada slugs, 3 qian of fire hemp seeds (roasted), 3 qian of talc, 3 qian of Cistanche (washed in rice water and salted), 1 qian of turmeric, 3 qian of Ophiopogon tuber (core removed), 1 cup of white honey, and 1 zhong of maltose.
Source
*Treatise on Cold and Heat Disorders: Deteriorated Conditions*.
Benefits
For dampness-related disorders presenting with physical coldness and a cold pulse, where repeated purgation fails to reverse the coldness or restore the pulse.
Instructions for Use
Use 5 sheng of water. First, decoct Angelica sinensis, Prepared Rehmannia, and American ginseng to a very concentrated decoction. Then add the remaining herbs and boil for 3–4 boils. Strain, mix in honey until well blended, and take while cold.
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Decoction for Unblocking Vessels and Reversing Collapse,For dampness-related disorders presenting with physical coldness and a cold pulse, where repeated purgation fails to reverse the coldness or restore the pulse.