Mulberry Twig Decoction

Mulberry Twig Decoction,Stroke-induced aphasia.

Formulas Name : Mulberry Twig Decoction

Chinese Name : 桑枝饮子

Drug Formulation

1 handful of mulberry twigs (from the eastern region), 1 fen of black beans (placed in a cloth bag), 1 liang of Du Huo, 1 fen of fresh ginger, and 1 liang of Qiang Huo.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 19.

Processing

Finely chop the above herbs.

Benefits

Stroke-induced aphasia.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in 2 large bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl and 3 fen; strain out the residue; add 1 he of bamboo sap; decoct for another 1–2 boils; divide into 3 doses to be taken warm, regardless of the time of day.

Mulberry Twig Decoction,*Shenghui*, Volume 19.,Stroke-induced aphasia.

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