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Kudzu Starch “Drawing the Sword” Formula

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Kudzu Starch “Drawing the Sword” Formula,Stroke. Paralysis of the limbs, slurred speech, and mental confusion.

Formulas Name : Kudzu Starch “Drawing the Sword” Formula

Chinese Name : 葛粉拔刀

Drug Formulation

4 liang of kudzu starch, half a liang of Chinese mint, a handful of scallion whites (sliced), half a liang of ginger (sliced), 50 Sichuan peppercorns (with seeds and closed pods removed), 1 he of fragrant fermented soybeans, half a liang of rock salt, and 1 liang of bone marrow from half a bone.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 96.

Benefits

Stroke. Paralysis of the limbs, slurred speech, and mental confusion.

Instructions for Use

Combine the above ingredients with 5 large bowls of water. First, decoct the Schizonepeta and other ingredients, then strain to obtain 3 bowls of liquid. Mix the kudzu starch into a “knife-drawing” consistency and cook it in the liquid until done. Consume the entire portion at once.

Kudzu Starch “Drawing the Sword” Formula,*Shenghui*, Volume 96.,Stroke. Paralysis of the limbs, slurred speech, and mental confusion.

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