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Mengxian’s Prepared Elixir

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Mengxian’s Prepared Elixir,Sudden stroke, paralysis, deviation of the mouth and eyes, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, and all wind-related conditions.

Formulas Name : Mengxian’s Prepared Elixir

Chinese Name : 梦仙备成丹

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Sichuan Aconite (roasted until slightly yellow), 2.5 liang of Wulingzhi (purified), 5 liang of Myrrh, and 1 qian of Frankincense.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 20, citing *Simple and Effective Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

Sudden stroke, paralysis, deviation of the mouth and eyes, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, and all wind-related conditions.

Instructions for Use

For each pill: First, decoct 1 zhan of wine with 7 slices of ginger and 7 mint leaves until reduced to 7 fen. Strain and let cool to lukewarm. Add 1 zi of brain matter. Chew the pill thoroughly, hold it in the mouth for a short while, then swallow it with the prepared wine. Take before bedtime.

Mengxian’s Prepared Elixir,From *Collected Medical Formulas*, Volume 20, citing *Simple and Effective Formulas*.,Sudden stroke, paralysis, deviation of the mouth and eyes, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, and all wind-related conditions.

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