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Xizhou Life-Prolonging Decoction

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Xizhou Life-Prolonging Decoction,For stroke affecting the internal organs, accompanied by stiffness and uncoordinated movement of the limbs.

Formulas Name : Xizhou Life-Prolonging Decoction

Chinese Name : 西州续命汤

Drug Formulation

Ephedra 3 liang (knots removed), gypsum 2 liang, Ligusticum wallichii 1 liang, fresh ginger 3 liang, Scutellaria baicalensis 1 liang, licorice 1 liang (roasted), Paeonia lactiflora 1 liang, Cinnamomum cassia 1 liang, Prunus mume seeds 3 liang (skins removed), Saposhnikovia divaricata 1 liang, apricot kernels 40 pieces, Angelica sinensis 1 liang.

Source

Quoted from *Records of Verified Cases Through the Ages* in Volume 19 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For stroke affecting the internal organs, accompanied by stiffness and uncoordinated movement of the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Boil Ephedra in 9 sheng of water, skim off the foam, add the remaining herbs, and boil until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into 4 doses. The first dose is intended to induce sweating; dust the patient’s inner clothing with rice flour.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and raw green onions.

Xizhou Life-Prolonging Decoction,Quoted from *Records of Verified Cases Through the Ages* in Volume 19 of *Wai Tai*.,For stroke affecting the internal organs, accompanied by stiffness and uncoordinated movement of the limbs.

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