Variations
- If Phlegm is predominant add Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae, Gua Lou Semen
Trichosanthis and Dan Nan Xing Rhizoma Arisaematis praeparata. - If there is coma from Phlegm add Yu Jin Tuber Curcumae and Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma
Acori graminei.
Patent Remedies
Xi Huang Wan
(Rhinoceros-Calculus Bovis Pill)
Niu Huang Calculus Bovis
She Xiang Secretio Moschus moschiferi
Ru Xiang Gummi Olibanum
Mo Yao Myrrha
Explanation
This pill used to contain rhino horn (hence its name), but this has now been replaced by musk
(She Xiang). This remedy opens the orifices, clears Heat, moves Blood and resolves Fire-Poison
and can be used for the acute stage of the severe-tense type of Wind-stroke.
Wan Shi Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan
(Wan's Calculus Bovis Clearing the Heart Pill)
Niu Huang Calculus Bovis
Zhi Zi Fructus Gardeniae jasminoidis
Huang Lian Rhizoma Coptidis
Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae baicalensis
Yu Jin Tuber Curcumae
Zhu Sha Cinnabaris
Explanation
This remedy opens the orifices and drains Fire. It is suitable for the acute stage of the
severe-tense type of Wind-stroke. It is more potent at draining Fire than the previous remedy.
Flaccid Type