Qimi Qixiao Decoction

Qimi Qixiao Decoction,Epilepsy caused by phlegm obscuring the heart fire, persisting for many years without cure.

Formulas Name : Qimi Qixiao Decoction

Chinese Name : 启迷奇效汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 3 qian of southern pinellia, 3 qian of ghost arrow, 2 qian of pinellia, 1 qian of aconite, 1 qian of cinnamon bark, 3 qian of bupleurum, 3 qian of white peony root, 2 qian of acorus, and 2 qian of cinnabar powder.

Source

*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Epilepsy caused by phlegm obscuring the heart fire, persisting for many years without cure.

Instructions for Use

First, decoct the above herbs to yield 2 bowls of decoction, divided into 2 doses. Take half of the cinnabar and mix it into the first dose; mix the remaining half into the second dose.

Qimi Qixiao Decoction,*Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 5.,Epilepsy caused by phlegm obscuring the heart fire, persisting for many years without cure.

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