Antelope horn slices 4.5 gm (decoct first), Frost mulberry leaves 6 gm, Sichuan fritillary bulb 12 gm (de-cored), Fresh rehmannia root 15 gm, Double hook vine 9 gm (add later), Chu chrysanthemum 9 gm, Poria with hostwood 9 gm, Raw white peony root 9 gm, Raw licorice root 2.5 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Use 15 grams of fresh and light bamboo shavings and antelope horn, first decocted to replace water, then decoct the above ingredients and take orally.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Pacifying liver and extinguishing wind, clearing heat and relieving convulsions.

bubble_chart Indications

Liver wind disturbs upwards, causing dizziness, distending pain, tinnitus, palpitation, restlessness of hands and feet, and in severe cases, convulsive syncope; as well as excessive heat in the liver meridian, extreme heat stirring wind, eclampsia in pregnant women, and infantile convulsion after childbirth.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

The formula uses antelope horn and Uncaria to clear heat and cool the liver, extinguishing wind and stopping convulsions, serving as the sovereign medicinal; Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Flower clear heat and extinguish wind, acting as the minister medicinal; Peony Root, Unprocessed Rehmannia Root, and Liquorice Root nourish yin and supplement fluid to emolliate the liver and relax tendons; Bamboo Shavings and Fritillaria Bulb clear heat and eliminate phlegm; Poria with Pine tranquilizes the mind and calms the spirit, all serving as assistant medicinals; Liquorice Root harmonizes the various medicinals and also acts as the envoy. When combined, these medicinals work together to pacify the liver and extinguish wind, clearing heat and stopping convulsions.