Modified Continuation-of-Life Decoction

Modified Continuation-of-Life Decoction,For children suffering from sudden stroke with malignant toxins, as well as chronic stroke manifesting as opisthotonos of the limbs with loss of coordination, and for those with limpness, dragging of the limbs, and inability to walk.

Formulas Name : Modified Continuation-of-Life Decoction

Chinese Name : 增损续命汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 1 liang, licorice 1 liang, cassia bark 1 liang, ligusticum root 18 zhu, kudzu root 18 zhu, cimicifuga root 18 zhu, angelica root 18 zhu, angelica pubescens root 18 zhu, ginseng half a liang, scutellaria root half a liang, gypsum half a liang, apricot kernels 20.

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For children suffering from sudden stroke with malignant toxins, as well as chronic stroke manifesting as opisthotonos of the limbs with loss of coordination, and for those with limpness, dragging of the limbs, and inability to walk.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil 6 sheng of water with Ephedra, skim off the foam, then add all the other herbs. Simmer until reduced to 1 sheng and 2 he. For a 3-year-old child, divide the decoction into 4 doses to be taken within one day. Induce a light sweat; once sweating begins, dust the affected areas with talcum powder.

Modified Continuation-of-Life Decoction,*Qianjin*, Volume 5.,For children suffering from sudden stroke with malignant toxins, as well as chronic stroke manifesting as opisthotonos of the limbs with loss of coordination, and for those with limpness, dragging of the limbs, and inability to walk.

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