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Trichosanthes and Barley Cake,Stroke-induced facial paralysis.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes and Barley Cake

Chinese Name : 瓜蒌大麦饼

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Trichosanthes fruit (juice extracted), 6 liang of barley flour.

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

Mix to form cakes.

Benefits

Stroke-induced facial paralysis.

Instructions for Use

Roast until cooked and apply as a compress. Stop treatment once the condition is cured; do not overdo it.

Trichosanthes and Barley Cake，*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.，Stroke-induced facial paralysis.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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