Major Wind-Dispelling Powder

Major Wind-Dispelling Powder,For a stroke patient on the verge of death, with wind attacking the body and the five viscera, resulting in slurred speech and clouded consciousness.

Formulas Name : Major Wind-Dispelling Powder

Chinese Name : 大驱风散

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 2 liang (knots removed), Ligusticum wallichii 1.5 liang, Gypsum 1.5 liang, Cinnamon bark 0.3 fen, Angelica dahurica 0.3 fen, Licorice (roasted) 0.3 fen, Dried ginger (roasted) 0.3 fen, Angelica sinensis (stir-fried) 0.3 fen, Scutellaria baicalensis 0.3 fen, Apricot kernels (peeled, tips removed, and stir-fried until golden) 0.3 fen.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 20), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Healing*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For a stroke patient on the verge of death, with wind attacking the body and the five viscera, resulting in slurred speech and clouded consciousness.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; decoct in 1 medium bowl of water until reduced to 6 fen; strain, let cool slightly, and take while still warm, regardless of the time of day. Continue until sweating occurs. An alternative method involves adding 5 he of jingli and decocting together; this has proven highly effective.

Major Wind-Dispelling Powder,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 20), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Healing*.,For a stroke patient on the verge of death, with wind attacking the body and the five viscera, resulting in slurred speech and clouded consciousness.

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