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Da Qin Jiao Tang (Major Large Gentian Decoction) 大秦艽湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Expel Wind
Diagnosis	Early-stage and middle-stage wind-stroke
Action	Expels wind, clears heat, nourishes and invigorates the blood
Indication	Deviation of mouth and eyes, difficulty speaking due to stiffness of tongue, inability to move arms and legs or numbness and lack of sensation in hands and feet. Often accompanied by chills and fever, muscle spasms, aching joints. T: white or yellow coat; P: floating and tight or wiry and thin
Remarks	Also used for facial paralysis, numbness of the hands and feet due to wind obstruction; wind-damp-cold painful obstruction
Ingredients	Qin Jiao (tested) (9 g) Gan Cao (tested) (6 g) Chuan Xiong (tested) (6 g) Dang Gui (tested) (6 g) Bai Shao (tested) (6 g) Xi Xin (1.5 g) Qiang Huo (tested) (3 g) Fang Feng (3 g) Huang Qin (Organic) (3 g) Shi Gao (6 g) Bai Zhi (tested) (3 g) Bai Zhu (Organic) (3 g) Sheng Di Huang (tested) (3 g) Shu Di Huang (tested) (3 g) Fu Ling (Organic) (3 g) Du Huo (tested) (6 g)

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This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.