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Ginger and Raw Aconite Decoction

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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.

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.

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.

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