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Life-Sustaining Wind-Relieving Decoction

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Life-Sustaining Wind-Relieving Decoction,For stroke-induced delirium and vertigo, loss of consciousness, rambling speech, and a swollen, protruding tongue.

Formulas Name : Life-Sustaining Wind-Relieving Decoction

Chinese Name : 续命风引汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Ephedra, 3 liang of Ligusticum, 3 liang of Gypsum, 3 liang of Ginseng, 3 liang of Saposhnikovia, 2 liang of Licorice, 2 liang of Cinnamon Bark, 2 liang of Dehua, 1 liang of Stephania, 1 liang of Aconite, 1 liang of Angelica, 30 apricot kernels, and 5 liang of aged ginger.

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 14.

Benefits

For stroke-induced delirium and vertigo, loss of consciousness, rambling speech, and a swollen, protruding tongue.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Combine with 3 sheng of wine and 1 dou of water; boil until reduced to 4 sheng. Divide into 4 doses: take 3 times during the day and 1 time at night.

Life-Sustaining Wind-Relieving Decoction,*Qianjin*, Volume 14.,For stroke-induced delirium and vertigo, loss of consciousness, rambling speech, and a swollen, protruding tongue.

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