bubble_chart Efficacy

Warming meridians and unblocking yang, supporting the body's resistance to dispel wind.

bubble_chart Indications

Deficiency of healthy qi, initial wind-cold, apoplexy involving meridians and collaterals leading to hemiplegia, facial deviation, speech impairment, muscle tension, headache, neck stiffness, white tongue coating, and tight pulse. Also treats both rigid and soft convulsions.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula is a general remedy for the six meridian apoplexy, suitable for those with a more pronounced deficiency pattern compared to the Major Life-Prolonging Decoction. In the formula, Ephedra, Saposhnikovia Root, Sichuan Lovage Rhizome, and Bitter Apricot Seed open the exterior and vent obstruction, warming meridians and unblocking collaterals; Cinnamon Twig, Peony Root, Fresh Ginger Rhizome, and Liquorice Root harmonize the nutrient and defensive aspects; Ginseng and Aconite Lateral Root tonify qi and assist yang; the combination of Stephania Tetrandra and Skullcap Root clears interior heat with their bitter and cold properties, while Stephania Tetrandra also dispels wind. Together, these herbs form an excellent formula for dispelling wind and relieving convulsion.

1. Apoplexy, symptoms of physical weakness.
2. Hemiplegia.
3. Deviation of the mouth and eyes.
4. White tongue coating.
5. Tight pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

1. Constipation: add Immature Orange Fruit, Rhubarb Rhizoma.
2. Static blood is obvious: add Salvia, Red Peony Root.
3. Joint pain: add Notopterygium, Pubescent Angelica, Earthworm.
4. Palpitation due to fright and thirst: add Rhinoceros Horn, antelope horn.
5. Mental confusion: add Poria with Pine, Milkwort Root.
6. Slurred speech: add Acorus, Bomboo Juice.
7. Dry mouth and tongue: add Gypsum, Anemarrhena.
8. Vomiting: add Pineilia, Poria.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

This prescription is not suitable for individuals with high blood pressure or a robust constitution.

bubble_chart Modern Application

Cerebral hemorrhage, encephalomalacia, hypertension, hemiplegia, facial nerve paralysis, neuralgia, arthritis, migraine, asthma, edema.