In another report, 32 cases of apoplectic sequelae were treated with a Deng Zhan Hua (Herba Erigerontis) Su tablet. The formula was processed with the effective components of Deng Zan Xi Xin. This was taken as 120 g 3 times a day. At the same time, Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang was also used. 14 days comprised one course of treatment. The results showed that 5 cases had remarkable improvement, 23 cases had improved, and 4 cases had no effectiveness. The total effectiveness rate is 87.5%.( 2) In treatment of 300 cases of apoplectic sequelae with Piantan Kangfu powder, the formula consisted of Yin Xing Ye (Folium Ginko), Luo Shi Teng (Chinese Starjasmine), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Sang Zhi (Mulberry Twig), Shui Zhi (Hirudo), Da Huang (Rhubarb), Ma Qian Zi (prepared Nut-vomitive Poisonnut Seed), Chuan Shan Jia (Anteater Scales), Bai Hua She She Cao (Oldenlandia), and Qing Pi (Blue Citrus). The total effectiveness rate was 94%.( 3) 36 cases of apoplectic sequelae were treated with a modified Dang Gui Si Ni decoction. The formula consisted of Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Bai Shao (White Peony Root), Ma Huang (Ma-Huang), Chuan Xiong (Cnidium), Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Xi Xin (Wild Ginger), Fu Pian (sliced prepared Aconite), Gan Cao (Licorice), and Da Zao (Ziziphus). The formula was modified according to the individuals' symptoms. The formula was decocted in water, and taken orally once a day. The results showed that 14 cases were resolved, 18 had improved, and 4 had no effectiveness. The effectiveness rate was 89%.( 4) 49 cases of apoplectic sequelae were treated with a Yu Feng decoction. The formula consisted of Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Dan Shen (Salvia), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Niu Xi (Achyranthes), Chuan Xiong (Chuan Xiong), Tao Ren (Persica), Chi Shao (Peony Red), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan), Hong Hua (Carthamus), Xue Jie (Draconis), Di Long (Earthworm), Ji Xue Teng (Milettia), and Ze Lan (Lycopus). These herbs were decocted in water, and taken orally one dose a day divided into 6-8 administrations. 15 days constituted one course of treatment. The results showed that 18 cases were resolved, 23 had remarkable improvement, 6 had some improvement, and 2 had no effectiveness. ( 5) Chen Yong Sheng treated 36 cases of apoplectic sequelae on the basis of syndrome differentiation. For the type of qi-stagnation and blood stasis, the herbs used include Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Chi Shao (Peony Red), Tao Ren (Persica), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Chuan Xiong (Cnidium), Hong Hua (Carthamus), Di Long (Earthworm), and Tu Bie Chong (Ground Beetle). For wind-phlegm blocking meridians, the herbs used were Qin Jiu (Gentiana), Chuan Xiong (Cnidium), Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Bai Shao (White Peony), and Sheng Di (dried Rehmannia). For food retention in the interior, the herbs administered were Da Huang (Rhubarb), Ze Xie (Alisma), Bo He (Mentha), Huang Qin (Scutellaria), Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange), Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Zhu (Atractylode), Shi Chang Pu (Grassleaved Sweetflag Rhizome), Huang Lian (Coptis), and Sheng Jiang (Ginger) juice. For deficiency of the liver- yin and kidney- yin, the herbs used were Shou Di Huang (prepared Rehmannia), Ji Xue Teng (Milettia), Ba Ji Tian (Morinda), Shan Yu Rou (Cornus), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Root), Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche), Shi Chang Pu (Grassleaved Sweetflag Rhizome), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Shi Hu (Dendrobium), Rou Gui (Cinnamon Bark), Yuan Zhi (Polygala Root), and Fu Zi (Aconite). The mentioned ingredient groups were separately decocted in water, and administered once a day. After 2-6 months of treatment, 14 cases were resolved, 13 showed significant improvement, 5 had some improvement, and 4 showed no noticeable changes. The total effectiveness rate was 88.8%.( 6) |