Ginger and Raw Aconite Decoction,Formula from *Elbow-Back Prescriptions* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Three Causes* (Vol. 2).,For stroke, where the entire body aches, the patient feels disoriented, restless, and full to the point of wanting to die, but experiences only severe abdominal pain; or for sudden stroke, where the patient drools profusely, is unconscious, and unresponsive; also indicated for stagnant cold, stagnant qi, chest fullness, vomiting of froth, headache, and indigestion.
Ginger and Raw Aconite Decoction
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Formulas Name : Ginger and Raw Aconite Decoction
Chinese Name : 生姜生附汤
Drug Formulation
Aconite root 6 fen, ginger 3 liang (sliced).
Source
Formula from *Elbow-Back Prescriptions* (Vol. 3); name cited in *Three Causes* (Vol. 2).
Processing
Slice the ingredients.
Benefits
For stroke, where the entire body aches, the patient feels disoriented, restless, and full to the point of wanting to die, but experiences only severe abdominal pain; or for sudden stroke, where the patient drools profusely, is unconscious, and unresponsive; also indicated for stagnant cold, stagnant qi, chest fullness, vomiting of froth, headache, and indigestion.
Instructions for Use
Boil with 2 sheng of water until reduced to 1 sheng; divide into two doses.
Note
Avoid pork and cold water.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Ginger and Raw Aconite Decoction,For stroke, where the entire body aches, the patient feels disoriented, restless, and full to the point of wanting to die, but experiences only severe abdominal pain; or for sudden stroke, where the patient drools profusely, is unconscious, and unresponsive; also indicated for stagnant cold, stagnant qi, chest fullness, vomiting of froth, headache, and indigestion.