Fangji and Bamboo Sap Decoction

Fangji and Bamboo Sap Decoction,For patients who have recently suffered a stroke, presenting with uncontrollable limbs, mental confusion, inability to recognize people, and inability to speak, and whose symptoms have improved after taking Jingli Decoction and Fangfeng Decoction.

Formulas Name : Fangji and Bamboo Sap Decoction

Chinese Name : 防己竹沥汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Fangji (chopped), 3 liang of Ma Huang (roots and nodes removed, decocted first, foam skimmed off, and roasted), 2 liang of Fangfeng (branches removed), 2 liang of Shengma, 2 liang of Cinnamon Bark (coarse bark removed), 2 liang of Chuanxiong, 2 liang of Du Huo (root tip removed), and 2 liang of Antelope Horn (sliced).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For patients who have recently suffered a stroke, presenting with uncontrollable limbs, mental confusion, inability to recognize people, and inability to speak, and whose symptoms have improved after taking Jingli Decoction and Fangfeng Decoction.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain out the residue, then add 1 he of bamboo sap, and decoct for another 3–5 boils. Take while warm, twice a day and once at night. If the wind symptoms have not subsided, take the Fangfeng-Duhu Decoction as well.

Fangji and Bamboo Sap Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 5.,For patients who have recently suffered a stroke, presenting with uncontrollable limbs, mental confusion, inability to recognize people, and inability to speak, and whose symptoms have improved after taking Jingli Decoction and Fangfeng Decoction.

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