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Wind refers to the Qi (vital energy) coming from the eight directions of the four seasons. It is usually observed on the day of Winter Solstice. If the wind comes from its proper direction, it nourishes all things; if it does not come from its proper direction, it is called pathogenic wind.

For treating sudden collapse due to wind-stroke during pregnancy, accompanied by mental restlessness and oppression, locked jaw, inability to speak, and stiffness and rigidity of the four limbs, use Fangfeng San (Saposhnikovia Powder).
Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Gegen (Radix Puerariae, 1 liang) Xixin (Herba Asari, 0.5 liang) Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 0.5 liang, sliced and lightly stir-fried) Ganjuhua (Flos Chrysanthemi Indici, 0.5 liang) Hanfangji (Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae, 0.5 liang) Sangjisheng (Ramulus Taxilli, 2 liang)
The above herbs are crushed, sifted into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhongzhan (approx. 300-400ml) of water and 0.5 fen of Shengjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens), decoct until reduced to 0.6 volume. Strain the dregs, add Zhuli (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 0.5 he), and take warm at any time.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with stiffness and rigidity of the four limbs, waist, and back, slurred speech, and mental irritability, use Xiong San (Ligusticum Powder).
Xiongyao (Rhizoma Chuanxiong, 1 liang) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Xijiaoxie (Cornu Rhinocerotis Trichosanti, 0.5 liang) Shenggan Dihuang (Radix Rehmanniae Preparata, 3 qian) Gegen (Radix Puerariae, 0.5 liang) Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, 1 liang, remove root joints) Chijian (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 0.5 liang)
The above herbs are crushed, sifted into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhongzhan of water and 0.5 fen of Shengjiang, decoct until reduced to 0.6 volume. Strain the dregs, add Zhuli (0.5 he), and take warm at any time.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with opisthotonos (body bent backward like a bow), locked jaw, and slurred speech, it is suitable to take Mahuang San (Ephedra Powder).
Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, 1 liang, remove root joints) Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 0.5 liang) Xiongyao (Rhizoma Chuanxiong, 3 qian) Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 0.5 liang, remove seedlings) Gaoben (Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, 0.5 liang, remove seedlings) Xingren (Semen Armeniacae Amarum, 3 qian, soaked in hot water, peel and remove pointed ends and double kernels, lightly stir-fried with bran until slightly yellow) Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, 0.5 liang, honey-fried until slightly red, sliced)
The above herbs are crushed, sifted into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhongzhan of water and 0.5 fen of Shengjiang, decoct until reduced to 0.6 volume. Strain the dregs, add Zhuli (0.5 he), and take warm at any time.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with stiffness and rigidity of the head and neck, tendon contraction, paralysis of hands and feet, and slurred speech, use Lingyangjiao San (Saiga Tatarica Horn Powder).
Lingyangjiaoxie (Cornu Saigae Tataricae, 1 liang) Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang) Yiyiren (Semen Coicis, 3 qian) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 3 liang, remove rhizome head) Szaoren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3 liang) Haitongpi (Cortex Erythrinae, 1 liang)
The above herbs are crushed, sifted into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhongzhan of water and 0.5 fen of Shengjiang, decoct until reduced to 0.6 volume. Strain the dregs, and take warm at any time.

For treating sudden wind-stroke during pregnancy with aphasia, stiffness of the four limbs, and mental confusion, it is suitable to take Sheng Xijiao San (Fresh Rhinoceros Horn Powder).
Sheng Xijiaoxie (Cornu Rhinocerotis Trichosanti, 1 liang) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 3 qian, remove rhizome head) Chijian (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 3 qian) Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, 3 liang) Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, 1 liang, remove root joints) Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 0.5 liang) Qinjiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae, 0.5 liang)
The above herbs are crushed, sifted into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhongzhan of water, decoct until reduced to 0.6 volume. Strain the dregs, add Zhuli (0.5 he), and take warm at any time.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with mental trance, palpitations, restless fetus, disordered speech, and convulsions of the four limbs, use Fushen San (Poria Powder).
Fushen (Sclerotium Poriae Cum Radice, 1 liang) Maimendong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 1 liang, remove heart) Renshen (Radix Ginseng, 3 qian, remove rhizome head) Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 0.5 liang) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 3 liang, remove rhizome head) Longgu (Os Mastodi seu Ossis Femoris, 0.5 liang) Baixianpi (Cortex Dictamni, 0.5 liang) Yuanzhi (Radix Polygalae, 0.5 liang, remove heart) Shigao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 1 liang) Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, 0.5 liang, honey-fried until slightly red, sliced)
The above herbs are crushed, sifted into a powder. Take 4 qian per dose. Add 1 zhongzhan of "Yinjin Shui" (water boiled with gold and silver), decoct until reduced to 0.6 volume. Strain the dregs, and take warm at any time.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with deviation of the mouth and eyes, and numbness of hands and feet, it is suitable to take Mu Fangji San (Stephania Tetrandra Powder).
Mu Fangji (Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae, 1 liang) Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, 1 liang) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Lingyangjiaoxie (Cornu Saigae Tataricae, 1 liang) Guixin (Cortex Cinnamomi, 0.5 liang) Jingjie Sui (Herba Schizonepetae Spike, 1 liang) Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, 0.5 liang)
The above herbs are crushed, sifted into a powder. Take 3 qian per dose. Add 1 zhongzhan of water and 0.5 fen of Shengjiang, decoct until reduced to 0.6 volume. Strain the dregs, and take warm at any time.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with tight jaw, body rigidity, inability to speak, accumulation of phlegm-saliva, and mental oppression, use Tianma San (Gastrodia Powder).
Tianma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 1 liang) Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang) Bai Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus, 3 qian, lightly stir-fried) Baifuzi (Rhizoma Typhonii, 3 qian, processed until cracked) Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, 1 liang, remove root joints) Lingyangjiaoxie (Cornu Saigae Tataricae, 1 fen) Shexiang (Moschus, 1 qian, finely ground and added)
The above herbs are finely ground and sifted through a fine sieve. Mix evenly with the ground ingredients. Take at any time, mixing 1 qian with Zhuli (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia) for administration.

For treating pregnancy complicated by wind-stroke due to washing hair, resulting in body rigidity, tight jaw, loss of voice, and aphasia, use Duhuo San (Angelica Pubescens Powder).
Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang) Chijian (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 1 liang) Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, 1 liang, remove root joints) Wuxijiaoxie (Cornu Rhinocerotis Trichosanti, 3 qian) Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, 3 qian) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 3 liang) Xiongyao (Rhizoma Chuanxiong, 0.5 liang)
The above herbs are finely ground and sifted through a fine sieve. Mix evenly with the ground ingredients. Take at any time, mixing 2 qian with Bohe Tang (Mint Decoction) for administration.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with locked jaw, accumulation of phlegm-saliva in the chest and diaphragm, inability to speak, and stiffness of the four limbs, use Bai Jiangcan San (Bombyx Batryticatus Powder).
Bai Jiangcan (Bombyx Batryticatus, 1 liang, lightly stir-fried) Tianma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 1 liang) Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang) Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, 1.5 liang, remove root joints) Wuxijiaoxie (Cornu Rhinocerotis Trichosanti, 3 qian) Chanui (Periostracum Cicadae, washed seven times to remove slipperiness) Quanxie (Scorpio, detoxified and dried)
The above herbs are finely ground and sifted through a fine sieve. Mix evenly with the ground ingredients. Take at any time, mixing 1 qian with Shengjiang Bohe Tang (Ginger and Mint Decoction) for administration.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with mental trance, delirious speech, palpitations, irritability, and insomnia, use Tiejing Wan (Iron Essence Pills).
Tiejing (Ferrum Pulveratum, 1 liang, finely ground) Longchi (Os Draconis, 1 liang, finely ground) Xijiaoxie (Cornu Rhinocerotis Trichosanti, 1 liang) Fushen (Sclerotium Poriae Cum Radice, 1 liang) Tianzhuhuang (Resina Calami, 3 qian) Renshen (Radix Ginseng, 3 qian) Baixianpi (Cortex Dictamni, 2 liang) Jinbo (Lamina Aurum, 21 pieces)
The above herbs are finely ground and sifted through a fine sieve. Mix evenly with the ground ingredients. Combine with refined honey, pound 300-200 times, and form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take at any time... (text missing, implied warm water administration).

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with paralysis of hands and feet, tendon cramping, slurred speech, and skin anesthesia, use Chijian Wan (Gastrodia Pills).
Chijian (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 1 liang) Bixie (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae, 1 liang) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 3 qian, remove rhizome head) Xiongyao (Rhizoma Chuanxiong, 3 qian) Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, 1 liang, remove root joints) Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang) Lingyangjiaoxie (Cornu Saigae Tataricae, 3 qian) Szaoren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 3 qian)
The above herbs are finely ground and sifted through a fine sieve. Combine with refined honey, pound 300-500 times, and form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take before meals, administering 20 pills with Doulin Jiu (Bean-infused Wine).

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with deviation of the mouth and face, slurred speech, and body stiffness, use Wuxijiao Wan (Black Rhinoceros Horn Pills).
Wuxijiaoxie (Cornu Rhinocerotis Trichosanti, 1 liang) Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head) Tianliaomu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori, 1 liang) Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, 1 liang) Mahuang (Herba Ephedrae, 1.5 liang, remove root joints) Tianmendong (Radix Asparagi, 1 liang, remove heart)
The above herbs are finely ground and sifted. Combine with refined honey, pound 300-200 times, and form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take before meals, administering 30 pills with Bohe Tang (Mint Decoction).

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with weakness of hands and feet, deviation of the mouth and eyes, slurred speech, and joint pain, use Sangzhi Jian Wan (Mulberry Twig Decoction Pills).
Sangzhi (Ramulus Mori, 1 jin, finely cut), Huaizhi (Ramulus Celsis, 1 jin, finely cut), Liuzhi (Ramulus Salicis, 1 jin, finely cut); Heidou (Semen Sojae Preparatum, 1 sheng, washed); Tianliaomu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori, 0.5 liang, ground).
The above herbs are decocted in 2 dou (approx. 20 liters) of water until reduced to 5 sheng (approx. 5 liters). Strain the dregs, add 1 sheng of wine, and boil again until thick like thin syrup.
Tianma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 2 liang), Haitongpi (Cortex Erythrinae, 1 liang), Bixie (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae, 1 liang), Xiongyao (Rhizoma Chuanxiong, 1 liang), Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head), Wujia Pi (Cortex Acanthopanacis, 1 liang).
The above herbs are finely ground and sifted. Mix into the previous decoction, add a little refined honey, pound 300-500 times, and form pills the size of Sophora seeds. Take... (text missing, implied warm water or wine administration).

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with deviation of the mouth and eyes, slurred speech, and paralysis of hands and feet, use Suan Shiliu Jian (Sour Pomegranate Decoction).
Suan Shiliu (Fructus Punicae Granati, 10 fruits, finely cut with peel, ground, add 1 zhongzhan of water, re-grind and squeeze juice, strain); E Li (Fructus Pyri, 10 pieces, crush and squeeze juice); Jingjie (Herba Schizonepetae, 5 liang, washed clean, cut and ground).
Mix the juices of the above herbs. Slowly boil in a silver or stone pot until thick like syrup. Add the following herb powders.
Chijian (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 2 liang), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang), Lingyangjiaoxie (Cornu Saigae Tataricae, 1 liang), Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head), Sangjisheng (Ramulus Taxilli, 1 liang), Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini, 1 liang, crushed and fried until yellow and dry).
The above herbs are finely ground and sifted. Mix into the previous decoction until uniform. Store in a porcelain vessel. Take at any time, mixing one large spoonful with warm wine.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with tendon contraction, deviation of the mouth and eyes, skin numbness, and persistent slurred speech, use Sheng Dihuang Jian (Fresh Rehmannia Decoction).
Sheng Dihuang (Radix Rehmanniae Fresh, 5 jin, crush and squeeze juice); Heidou (Semen Sojae Preparatum, 1 sheng, decoct in 4 sheng of water to obtain 1.5 sheng, remove beans); Da Tian Shiliu (Fructus Punicae Granati, 5 pieces, crush and squeeze juice); Jingjie (Herba Schizonepetae, finely cut, add water).
Mix the juices of the above herbs. Slowly boil in a silver or stone pot until thick like syrup. Add the following herb powders.
Lingyangjiaoxie (Cornu Saigae Tataricae), Tianmendong (Radix Asparagi, remove heart and bake), Tianma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae), Szaoren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, lightly stir-fried), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, sliced and lightly stir-fried), Qianghuo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii), Yiyiren (Semen Coicis), Canzhi (Bombyx Batryticatus, cleaned).
The above herbs are finely ground and sifted. Mix into the previous decoction until uniform. Store in a porcelain vessel. Take at any time, administering with warm wine... (text missing).

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with slurred speech, headache, mental irritability, and restless fetus, use Wu Jin Jian (Black Gold Decoction).
Heidou (Semen Sojae Preparatum, 10 pieces, washed clean), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang), Lingyangjiaoxie (Cornu Saigae Tataricae, 1 liang), Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae, 1 liang, remove rhizome head), Fushen (Sclerotium Poriae Cum Radice, 1 liang), Gancao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, 0.5 liang), Bohe (Herba Menthae, 1 liang).
The above herbs are crushed and sifted. Decoct in 1.5 dou of water until reduced to 5 sheng. Strain the dregs. Add 3 liang of white honey and 0.5 sheng of Zhuli. Boil again until thick like sticky syrup. Store in a porcelain or silver container. Take one large spoonful mixed with warm water, which is effective.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with slurred speech, tongue immobility, and mental irritability, use Jing Li Yinzi (Schizonepeta Juice Drink).
Jingli (Herba Schizonepetae Juice, 2 he), Sheng Gegen Zhi (Radix Puerariae Fresh Juice, 2 he), Zhuli (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 3 he), Baimi (Mel, 0.5 liang).
Mix the above ingredients evenly. Bring to one boil. Take one small cup warm.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with aphasia and mental oppression, use Li Zhi Yinzi (Pear Juice Drink).
Li Zhi (Fructus Pyri Juice, 2 he), Zhuli (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 2 he), Sheng Dihuang Zhi (Radix Rehmanniae Fresh Juice, 2 he), Niuru (Lac Bubali, 1 he), Baimi (Mel, 0.5 he).
Mix the above ingredients evenly. Take one small cup warm.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with deviation of the mouth and eyes, slurred speech, and tongue immobility, use Duhuo Yinzi (Angelica Pubescens Drink).
Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang, sliced), Zhuli (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 2 he), Sheng Dihuang Zhi (Radix Rehmanniae Fresh Juice, 2 he).
First, decoct Duhuo in 1 zhongzhan of water until reduced to 0.6 volume. Strain the dregs. Add Zhuli and Sheng Dihuang Zhi. Stir well. Boil for one or two more boils. Divide into two doses and take warm.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with slurred speech, irritability, stiff neck, back tension, dry eyes, headache, and drowsiness, use Ejiao Yinzi (Donkey-hide Gelatin Drink).
Ejiao (Colla Corii Asini, 0.5 liang, crushed and fried until yellow and dry), Zhuli (Caulis Bambusae in Taenia, 5 he), Jingli (Herba Schizonepetae Juice, 3 he).
Mix the above ingredients evenly. Take one small cup warm.

For treating wind-stroke during pregnancy with locked jaw and inability to speak, use Baizhu Jiu (Atractylodes Wine).
Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 1.5 liang), Duhuo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 1 liang), Heidou (Semen Sojae Preparatum, 1 he, fried until cooked).
The above herbs are finely cut. Decoct in 3 sheng of wine to obtain 1.5 sheng. Strain the dregs. Divide into four doses and take warm. Administer by prying open the mouth. Recovery occurs with sweating.