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The *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* (Treatise on the Pathogenesis and Symptoms of All Diseases) states: The spleen meridian connects with the stomach, runs alongside the pharynx, links to the root of the tongue, and spreads under the tongue; the divergent channel of the heart also ties to the root of the tongue. Now, when both the heart and spleen organs are affected by wind-pathogen,

The *Fan Wang Fang* (Formulas of Fan Wang) for treating wind-induced tongue stiffness and aphasia:
Boil Douchi (Fermented Soybean) to extract the juice, take it gradually. It may be taken dozens of times a day, but not in large single doses.

Another formula: Select fresh, high-quality Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), peel off the bark, crush and sieve it. Place an amount held between three fingers under the tongue and swallow it slowly.

Yet another method: Moxibustion on Lianquan (CV23) acupoint, located below the chin, above the laryngeal prominence, at the root of the tongue. (Note: The *Hua Tuo Zhuan* states: Zhongju point treats wind-stroke causing tongue stiffness and aphasia, located at...)

The *Jiyan Fang* (Collected Proven Formulas) for sudden inability to speak:
Boil Da Dou (Soybean) to extract the juice, hold it slightly in the mouth and then swallow.

Another formula: Take one chi length of Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig), add three sheng of water, boil down to one sheng of liquid, and take it in one dose.

The *Ge Shi Fang* (Formulas of Ge Hong) for wind-stroke causing aphasia:
Douchi (Fermented Soybean) and Zhuyu (Evodia Fruit), each one sheng, add five sheng of water, boil down to two sheng of liquid, and take it in small amounts gradually.

Another method: Apply moxibustion at the level of the second and third thoracic vertebrae, totaling 150 moxa cones.

The *Luyan Fang* (Recorded Verified Formulas) for tongue stiffness preventing speech, used as a sublingual powder:
Fanshi (Alum) (two liang), Guixin (Cinnamon Heart) (two liang).
Grind these two ingredients into a fine powder, place under the tongue, and speech will return.

The *Zhubing Yuanhou Lun* states: Houlong (larynx/pharynx) is the passage through which qi moves up and down. Houyan (epiglottis) controls the production of sound and language.

The *Fan Wang Fang* for treating aphasia, Da Dou Zi Tang (Black Bean Purple Decoction):
Da Dou (Soybean) one sheng, stir-fry until charred. Hao Jiu (Good wine) two sheng, boil together with the beans until boiling. Take according to the patient's tolerance, aiming for mild intoxication.

The *Xiaoyan Fang* (Effective Proven Formulas) for sudden wind-induced aphasia, Da Dou San (Soybean Powder):
Da Dou (Soybean, stir-fried until charred), Shujiao (Sichuan Pepper, remove eyes and sweat), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger), each three liang.
Mix these three ingredients, grind into powder, take one qianbi (a small scoop measure) with wine, once a day. Recovery occurs upon sweating.

The *Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) for sudden aphasia:
Concentrated decoction of Guizhi (Cinnamon Twig) juice, take one sheng. Cover with blankets to induce sweating. Alternatively, powder the cinnamon, place under the tongue, and swallow the juice slowly.

Another formula: Concentrated decoction of Da Dou (Soybean) juice, hold in mouth and swallow. Douchi (Fermented Soybean) is also effective.

Another method: Moxibustion on Tianchuang (SI16) and Baihui (GV20) acupoints. (*Xinlu Fang* agrees with this.)

The *Meng Shen Shijing* (Food Classic of Meng Shen) for treating aphasia:
Xingren (Apricot Seed) (three fen, peeled, roasted, pounded into paste), Guixin (Cinnamon Heart) powder (one fen).
Mix into a paste, form balls the size of seven plum pits, wrap in cotton, and swallow small amounts. Five times daily, once at night.

Another formula: Extract He (half a liter) of Li Zhi (Pear Juice), take in one dose.