Ms. Jiao, female, 60 years old, visited on May 16, 1985. She had been suffering from vertigo for over three years, with symptoms fluctuating in severity. During episodes, she experienced dizziness, blurred vision, weakness in her legs while walking, and a tendency to fall, along with flusteredness. Previous treatments with both Chinese and Western medicine had been ineffective.
Examination revealed a pale complexion, scanty urine, a tender tongue with a white and moist coating, and a deep, forceful pulse. The syndrome was attributed to spleen-kidney yang deficiency, with rising water qi. According to Article 82 of the "Treatise on Cold Damage Diseases," "palpitations below the heart, dizziness, blurred vision, muscular twitching, and a shaky feeling as if about to fall are indications for the True Warrior Decoction." Hoping for a positive outcome, the original formula of True Warrior Decoction was prescribed for three doses. After taking the medicine, her vertigo significantly improved, and after five more doses, she was completely cured.