Stone Acorus Decoction

Stone Acorus Decoction,For “Flower Epilepsy”: When a woman’s emotional desires go unfulfilled, causing the Liver’s Wood element to wither and internal fire to rage, she may suddenly suffer an epileptic seizure. Her pulse at the Cunkou position is string-like; upon seeing a man, she will cling to him and refuse to let go.

Formulas Name : Stone Acorus Decoction

Chinese Name : 石菖蒲汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 5 liang, Bai Shao 1 liang, Dang Gui 5 liang, Tao Ren 3 liang, Gan Cao 1 liang, Fu Shen 3 liang, Chang Pu 1 liang, Yuan Shen 3 liang, Bai Jie Zi 5 liang.

Source

The formula is taken from *Yipan Zhu*, Volume 7, citing *Shishi Milu*; the name appears in *Weisheng Hongbao*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For “Flower Epilepsy”: When a woman’s emotional desires go unfulfilled, causing the Liver’s Wood element to wither and internal fire to rage, she may suddenly suffer an epileptic seizure. Her pulse at the Cunkou position is string-like; upon seeing a man, she will cling to him and refuse to let go.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. If the patient refuses to take it, have someone administer it by mouth; one dose will cure the condition.

Stone Acorus Decoction,The formula is taken from *Yipan Zhu*, Volume 7, citing *Shishi Milu*; the name appears in *Weisheng Hongbao*, Volume 5.,For “Flower Epilepsy”: When a woman’s emotional desires go unfulfilled, causing the Liver’s Wood element to wither and internal fire to rage, she may suddenly suffer an epileptic seizure. Her pulse at the Cunkou position is string-like; upon seeing a man, she will cling to him and refuse to let go.

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