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Duhuo Zi Decoction

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Duhuo Zi Decoction,For stroke-induced dizziness, aversion to wind and spontaneous sweating, vomiting of cold water, various postpartum ailments, heat rash associated with stroke, spasms, stiffness of the back, locked jaw with a fixed gaze, and restlessness with fever.

Formulas Name : Duhuo Zi Decoction

Chinese Name : 独活紫汤

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Duhuo, 5 sheng of soybeans, 1 dou 3 sheng of wine.

Source

From *Qian Jin*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For stroke-induced dizziness, aversion to wind and spontaneous sweating, vomiting of cold water, various postpartum ailments, heat rash associated with stroke, spasms, stiffness of the back, locked jaw with a fixed gaze, and restlessness with fever.

Instructions for Use

First, steep the Duhuo in wine for two nights. If urgent, simmer it over low heat until the volume is reduced by 3 sheng; strain out the residue. Separately, roast the soybeans until they are extremely charred and smoke begins to rise; pour the Duhuo wine over them, strain out the beans, and drink 1 sheng of the liquid—three times a day and twice at night.

Duhuo Zi Decoction,From *Qian Jin*, Volume 3.,For stroke-induced dizziness, aversion to wind and spontaneous sweating, vomiting of cold water, various postpartum ailments, heat rash associated with stroke, spasms, stiffness of the back, locked jaw with a fixed gaze, and restlessness with fever.

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