Xiangfu Decoction

Xiangfu Decoction,Sudden stroke.

Formulas Name : Xiangfu Decoction

Chinese Name : 香附汤

Drug Formulation

1 large Aconite root (weighing 8 qian, raw, with skin and tip removed), 0.5 liang Wood Fragrance (wrapped in damp paper and slow-roasted until tender), 1 fen Licorice (roasted).

Source

From *The Universal Formulas for Relief* (Vol. 91), citing *The Family Treasure of Health Preservation*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Sudden stroke.

Instructions for Use

Divide into 2 doses. For each dose, use 2 large bowls of water and add 20 slices of fresh ginger. Decoct until reduced to 7 parts, strain out the residue, and take warm on an empty stomach.

Xiangfu Decoction,From *The Universal Formulas for Relief* (Vol. 91), citing *The Family Treasure of Health Preservation*.,Sudden stroke.

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