Duhuo Xuming Decoction，From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 1.，For sudden stroke resulting in loss of consciousness, gradually developing hemiplegia, deviation of the mouth and eyes, trembling of the hands and feet, slurred speech, numbness of the limbs, mental confusion, dizziness and heaviness in the head and eyes, excessive phlegm and saliva, stiffness of tendons and meridians preventing flexion and extension, aching joints, and inability to turn over in bed; as well as various wind disorders and weakness from beriberi.
Duhuo Xuming Decoction
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Formulas Name : Duhuo Xuming Decoction
Chinese Name : 独活续命汤
Drug Formulation
Ephedra (roots and nodes removed) 1 liang, Ginseng (root tip removed) 1 liang, Scutellaria baicalensis 1 liang, Peony root 1 liang, Ligusticum wallichii 1 liang, Licorice (chopped, roasted) 1 liang, Stephania tetrandra half a liang, Apricot kernels (skinned, stir-fried until golden, finely chopped) 1 liang,Cinnamon 1 liang, Fangfeng (with root tip removed) 1.5 liang, Aconite (roasted, peeled, navel removed, finely sliced) 3 liang, White Flower Snake meat 3 qian, Duhuo 3 qian, Dried Scorpion 3 qian.
Source
From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 1.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.
Benefits
For sudden stroke resulting in loss of consciousness, gradually developing hemiplegia, deviation of the mouth and eyes, trembling of the hands and feet, slurred speech, numbness of the limbs, mental confusion, dizziness and heaviness in the head and eyes, excessive phlegm and saliva, stiffness of tendons and meridians preventing flexion and extension, aching joints, and inability to turn over in bed; as well as various wind disorders and weakness from beriberi.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 qian per dose. Boil with 1.5 zhan of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger until reduced to 1 zhan. Strain out the residue and take while still slightly warm before meals. For those with chronic wind disorders, it is advisable to take this decoction in advance whenever the weather turns overcast or the seasons change, to prevent loss of voice.
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Duhuo Xuming Decoction,For sudden stroke resulting in loss of consciousness, gradually developing hemiplegia, deviation of the mouth and eyes, trembling of the hands and feet, slurred speech, numbness of the limbs, mental confusion, dizziness and heaviness in the head and eyes, excessive phlegm and saliva, stiffness of tendons and meridians preventing flexion and extension, aching joints, and inability to turn over in bed; as well as various wind disorders and weakness from beriberi.