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.