Head-Protecting Decoction

Head-Protecting Decoction,When pathogenic factors invade the brain marrow and cannot be expelled, causing a sudden, severe onset of headache extending to the brain, with both eyes red and feeling as if they are about to burst or split—this is what is known as a “true headache.”

Formulas Name : Head-Protecting Decoction

Chinese Name : 护首汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 liang of Danggui, 3 qian of Bai Zhi, 3 qian of Yuli Ren, 3 qian of Tianhua Fen, 1 qian of Manjingzi.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

When pathogenic factors invade the brain marrow and cannot be expelled, causing a sudden, severe onset of headache extending to the brain, with both eyes red and feeling as if they are about to burst or split—this is what is known as a “true headache.”

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Head-Protecting Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,When pathogenic factors invade the brain marrow and cannot be expelled, causing a sudden, severe onset of headache extending to the brain, with both eyes red and feeling as if they are about to burst or split—this is what is known as a “true headache.”

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