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Wind-Dispelling and Phlegm-Resolving Decoction

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Wind-Dispelling and Phlegm-Resolving Decoction,For stroke, hemiplegia, weakness in the limbs, and excessive phlegm; also treats wind and phlegm in the Upper Jiao, where one arm becomes unresponsive and the condition subsequently shifts to the other arm, accompanied by a deep and fine pulse.

Formulas Name : Wind-Dispelling and Phlegm-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 祛风导痰汤

Drug Formulation

Saposhnikovia Root (without the pith) 1 qian, Pinellia Tuber (processed with ox bile) 1 qian, Bitter Orange Fruit 1 qian, Poria (peeled) 1 qian, Notopterygium Root 1 qian, Atractylodes Rhizome (stir-fried with earth) 1 qian 5 fen, Pinellia Rhizome 1 qian 5 fen, Licorice Root (roasted) 5 fen, Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 1 qian 5 fen, Fresh Ginger 5 slices.

Source

From *Xingyuan*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For stroke, hemiplegia, weakness in the limbs, and excessive phlegm; also treats wind and phlegm in the Upper Jiao, where one arm becomes unresponsive and the condition subsequently shifts to the other arm, accompanied by a deep and fine pulse.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Decoct in water, strain thoroughly, then add 2 clam shells of bamboo sap and 1 clam shell of ginger juice; take after meals.

Wind-Dispelling and Phlegm-Resolving Decoction,From *Xingyuan*, Volume 3.,For stroke, hemiplegia, weakness in the limbs, and excessive phlegm; also treats wind and phlegm in the Upper Jiao, where one arm becomes unresponsive and the condition subsequently shifts to the other arm, accompanied by a deep and fine pulse.

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