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Qianghuo Wine,For a sudden onset of hemiplegia, accompanied by dizziness, loss of consciousness, and dragging of the limbs.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Wine

Chinese Name : 羌活酒

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Qianghuo (root tip removed), half a liang of Duhuo (root tip removed), half a liang of Chuanxiong, 1 he of hemp seeds (roasted and ground), and 1 he of black beans (dust removed; not pounded).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 9.

Processing

Take the above five ingredients; coarsely grind the first four. Steep them in 4 sheng of millet wine. In summer, steep for three days; in autumn and winter, steep for seven days. Once the steeping period is complete, boil the mixture for over ten boils. Roast the black beans until smoke rises, then pour them into the wine while still hot. Let it steep for a short while, then strain thoroughly to remove the dregs.

Benefits

For a sudden onset of hemiplegia, accompanied by dizziness, loss of consciousness, and dragging of the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 he per dose, twice during the day and once at night.

Qianghuo Wine,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 9.,For a sudden onset of hemiplegia, accompanied by dizziness, loss of consciousness, and dragging of the limbs.

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