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Decoction of Antelope Horn

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Decoction of Antelope Horn,For stroke-induced paralysis of the limbs.

Formulas Name : Decoction of Antelope Horn

Chinese Name : 羚羊角煎

Drug Formulation

1 liang of antelope horn (chopped), 1 liang of Schizonepeta spikelets, 1 liang of Notopterygium (root tips removed), 1 liang of prepared Rehmannia glutinosa (baked), 2 liang of Saposhnikovia root (branches removed, coarsely chopped), 2 zhan of black beans (small ones; stir-fry with Saposhnikovia root until cooked, but do not let them burn), and 5 sheng of wine (pour the wine over the Saposhnikovia root and black beans while they are still hot).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 8.

Processing

First, coarsely grind the first four ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds.

Benefits

For stroke-induced paralysis of the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; use 1.5 zhan of the wine infused with the aforementioned beans to decoct the mixture until reduced to 8 fen; strain out the residue; and re-decoct until it becomes a paste. Take it mixed with warm wine on an empty stomach, three times a day and once at night, regardless of the time.

Decoction of Antelope Horn,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 8.,For stroke-induced paralysis of the limbs.

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