Translation

Minor Extend Life Decoction

Formula Type

Dredge & Disperse External Wind

Actions

Warms the Channels, Unblocks the Yang Qi, Dipels Wind, and Supports the Normal Qi

Source

Formulas with Short Articles (Eastern Jin, 4th century)

Ingredients

1. Ma Huang30g (3-6g)
2. Chuan Xiong30g (3-6g)
3. Han Fang Ji30g (6-12g)
4. Xing Ren30g (9-12g)
5. Fang Feng45g (9-12g)
6. Sheng Jiang150g (9-12g)
7. Ren Shen30g (6-12g)
8. Zhi Fu Zi1 piece (9-15g)
9. Rou Gui30g (3-6g)
10. Shao Yao30g (6-12g)
11. Huang Qin30g (4.5-9g)
12. Gan Cao30g (3-6g)

Indication

Hemiplegia, asymmetry of the face, slow and slurred speech; usually accompanied by fever and chills, a pale tongue with a thin, white coating and a deficient, floating pulse. Also used for the treatment of pain from wind-damp painful bi syndrome.

Contraindication

1. Contraindicated for both wind-stroke due to internal stirring fo Liver wind and hot painful obstruction.