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Fangfeng-Tianma Powder,For rheumatic paralysis with wandering pain, pain in the limbs and joints, hemiplegia due to stroke, sudden loss of speech, or dizziness caused by internal or external wind-heat stagnation.

Formulas Name : Fangfeng-Tianma Powder

Chinese Name : 防风天麻散

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Fangfeng, half liang of Chuanxiong, half liang of Tianma, half liang of Qianghuo, half liang of Xiangbaizhi, half liang of Caowutou, half liang of Baifuzi, half liang of Jingjiesui, half liang of Danggui (roasted), half liang of Gancao, and 2 liang of Huashi.

Source

From *Xuanming Lun*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Dissolve a small amount of honey in hot wine, mix in half a qian of the powder, and gradually increase the amount to 1 qian, until a slight tingling sensation indicates the medicine’s efficacy is taking effect. Alternatively, form the mixture into pills the size of a marble using refined honey.

Benefits

For rheumatic paralysis with wandering pain, pain in the limbs and joints, hemiplegia due to stroke, sudden loss of speech, or dizziness caused by internal or external wind-heat stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 or half a pill per dose, dissolved in hot wine; it may also be chewed thoroughly and taken with plain hot water.

Note

This formula is contraindicated for those with severe fever, eye disorders, mouth sores, or swelling and pain in the throat.

Fangfeng-Tianma Powder，From *Xuanming Lun*, Volume 3.，For rheumatic paralysis with wandering pain, pain in the limbs and joints, hemiplegia due to stroke, sudden loss of speech, or dizziness caused by internal or external wind-heat stagnation.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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