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Modified Tianma Decoction

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Modified Tianma Decoction,Numbness in the head, eyes, and limbs; poor appetite; occasional blackouts.

Formulas Name : Modified Tianma Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减天麻汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (soaked in ginger broth 7 times) 8 fen, Atractylodes (use the white, non-oily part of the rhizome; lightly roasted) 7 fen, Gastrodia (use firm specimens; wrap in paper and steam until tender) 5 fen, Shenqu (roasted) 5 fen,Nanchuan Chuanxiong 7 fen (do not use Western Chuanxiong), Alisma 5 fen, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 qian, Fangfeng 1 fen, Poria 5 fen, Atractylodes (processed with rice water) 3 fen, Angelica dahurica 2 fen, Astragalus 3 fen, Ginseng (stem removed) 3 fen, Licorice (roasted) 3 fen.

Source

From *Huichun*, Volume 4.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients for one dose.

Benefits

Numbness in the head, eyes, and limbs; poor appetite; occasional blackouts.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 2 black dates; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take after a meal.

Modified Tianma Decoction,From *Huichun*, Volume 4.,Numbness in the head, eyes, and limbs; poor appetite; occasional blackouts.

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