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Yufeng Cake

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Yufeng Cake,For “thunderhead” syndrome, where cold phlegm accumulates in the chest; frequent bathing causes red, swollen lumps on the head, or lesions resembling slices of ginger or jujube; for women with headaches and dizziness, who also experience dizziness and dry eyes when riding in a carriage or on a boat, along with numbness in the hands, hair loss, forgetfulness, and mood swings.

Formulas Name : Yufeng Cake

Chinese Name : 愈风饼子

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Sichuan Aconite (processed), 1 liang of Sichuan Ligusticum, 1 liang of Chrysanthemum, 1 liang of White Angelica, 1 liang of Fangfeng, 1 liang of Asarum, 1 liang of Gastrodia, 1 liang of Notopterygium, 1 liang of Schizonepeta, 1 liang of Peppermint, and 1 liang of Licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with water-soaked steamed buns to form a paste, then shape into cakes.

Benefits

For “thunderhead” syndrome, where cold phlegm accumulates in the chest; frequent bathing causes red, swollen lumps on the head, or lesions resembling slices of ginger or jujube; for women with headaches and dizziness, who also experience dizziness and dry eyes when riding in a carriage or on a boat, along with numbness in the hands, hair loss, forgetfulness, and mood swings.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–5 cakes per dose, chew thoroughly, and swallow with tea or wine at any time of day.

Yufeng Cake,From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 12.,For “thunderhead” syndrome, where cold phlegm accumulates in the chest; frequent bathing causes red, swollen lumps on the head, or lesions resembling slices of ginger or jujube; for women with headaches and dizziness, who also experience dizziness and dry eyes when riding in a carriage or on a boat, along with numbness in the hands, hair loss, forgetfulness, and mood swings.

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