Duhuo and Astragalus Decoction

Duhuo and Astragalus Decoction,For pediatric stroke with convulsions and rigidity.

Formulas Name : Duhuo and Astragalus Decoction

Chinese Name : 独活黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Duhuo, 1 liang of Astragalus membranaceus, 1 liang of Ziziphus jujuba seeds, half a liang of antelope horn (shavings), half a liang of mulberry root bark (chopped), half a liang of Cinnamomum cassia, half a liang of Ephedra (with roots and nodes removed, weighed), and half a liang of Chuanxiong.

Source

Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 13 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For pediatric stroke with convulsions and rigidity.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 da qian per dose. Boil with 1 zhan of water, adding 3 slices each of fresh ginger and mint, until reduced to 5 fen. Strain, allow to cool to a warm temperature, and administer.

Duhuo and Astragalus Decoction,Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 13 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For pediatric stroke with convulsions and rigidity.

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