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Qi Zuo Decoction,For stroke, qi syncope, phlegm syncope, blood deficiency, and left-sided paralysis.

Formulas Name : Qi Zuo Decoction

Chinese Name : 起左汤

Drug Formulation

Wuyao (decocted in children’s urine) 1 qian, Jiegeng 8 fen, Zhike 8 fen (roasted), Qin Jiao 8 fen, Juhong 8 fen, Shidi 8 fen, Banxia (roasted with ginger) 1 qian, Bai Fuling 1 qian, Huangqin (roasted with wine) 1 qian, Danggui (washed with wine) 7 fen,Peony Root (fried with wine) 7 fen, Notopterygium Root 7 fen, Ligusticum Root 7 fen, Licorice Root (roasted) 5 fen, Trifoliate Orange Fruit (seed removed, fried) 5 fen, Asarum Root 2 fen, Pinellia Tuber (roasted) 8 fen.

Source

*The Handy Guide*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For stroke, qi syncope, phlegm syncope, blood deficiency, and left-sided paralysis.

Instructions for Use

Add one and a half bowls of water and 5 slices of fresh ginger; decoct and take orally.

Qi Zuo Decoction,*The Handy Guide*, Volume 1.,For stroke, qi syncope, phlegm syncope, blood deficiency, and left-sided paralysis.

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