Xingfu Decoction

Xingfu Decoction,For cases of wind-stroke due to deficiency, with phlegm and saliva obstructing the passages, loss of consciousness, and a deep, hidden pulse, where treatment with cooling herbs has failed.

Formulas Name : Xingfu Decoction

Chinese Name : 星附汤

Drug Formulation

Aconite Root (raw, peeled) 1 liang, Southern Pinellia (raw, peeled) 1 liang, Frankincense (unroasted) half a liang (one formula uses Agarwood).

Source

From *Jisheng*, cited in Volume 89 of *Pujifang*.

Benefits

For cases of wind-stroke due to deficiency, with phlegm and saliva obstructing the passages, loss of consciousness, and a deep, hidden pulse, where treatment with cooling herbs has failed.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water and 9 slices of fresh ginger, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm, regardless of the time of day. If phlegm and saliva are severely obstructing the throat, causing a voice like a saw being dragged, and the medicine cannot be swallowed, moxibustion should be applied to the Guanyuan and Dantian acupoints.

Xingfu Decoction,From *Jisheng*, cited in Volume 89 of *Pujifang*.,For cases of wind-stroke due to deficiency, with phlegm and saliva obstructing the passages, loss of consciousness, and a deep, hidden pulse, where treatment with cooling herbs has failed.

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