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Epilepsy-Relieving Decoction

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Epilepsy-Relieving Decoction,Epilepsy. Sudden stiffening and collapse, with rigidity in the limbs; the patient regains consciousness after a short while. Commonly known as “sheep-wind.”

Formulas Name : Epilepsy-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 祛痫饮

Drug Formulation

Curcuma zedoaria, dried tangerine peel, Pinellia tuber, Poria cocos, licorice root, bile-processed Pinellia tuber, cicada slough, dried silkworm, ephedra, apricot kernel, Gastrodia elata, Pueraria root, Polygala root, Ophiopogon tuber, Notopterygium root, Saposhnikovia root, citrus peel, bamboo sap.

Source

From *The Precious Mirror of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Epilepsy. Sudden stiffening and collapse, with rigidity in the limbs; the patient regains consciousness after a short while. Commonly known as “sheep-wind.”

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Epilepsy-Relieving Decoction,From *The Precious Mirror of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 2.,Epilepsy. Sudden stiffening and collapse, with rigidity in the limbs; the patient regains consciousness after a short while. Commonly known as “sheep-wind.”

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