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and numbness of the limbs after Wind-stroke.

The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Purple and Swollen body.

Aphasia (or Slurred Speech)

Acupuncture

General Prescription

The main acupuncture points are:

• Ren-23 Lianquan to ease the throat and promote speech.


• HE-5 Tongli to resolve Phlegm and open the orifices. The Heart controls the tongue and
  speech.


• KI-6 Zhaohai to benefit the throat.

These points are needled with reducing method if the Wind-stroke occurred within one month
and even method if more than a month has elapsed.

Herbal Treatment

Prescription

Jie Yu Dan
(Relaxing Speech Pill)

Tian Ma Rhizoma Gastrodiae elatae 6 g

Quan Xie Buthus Martensi 1.5 g

Dan Nan Xing Rhizoma Arisaematis praeparata 6 g

Bai Fu Zi Rhizoma Thyphonii gigantei 3 g

Yuan Zhi Radix Polygalae tenuifoliae 6 g

Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma Acori graminei 6 g

Mu Xiang Radix Saussureae 4 g

Qiang Huo Radix et Rhizoma Notopterygii 3 g

Explanation

• Tian Ma, Quan Xie, Nan Xing and Bai Fu Zi pacify the Liver, subdue Wind and
  resolve Phlegm.