1. Mai Xue Kang CapsulesFormula Explanation: The leech (Shuizhi) is bitter and salty, neutral in nature, and can break up blood stasis and remove accumulated blood. It is effective in treating stroke, dissipating masses, unblocking menstrual obstruction, and alleviating pain. Therefore, it can treat stroke, relieve pain, and has excellent functions in breaking blood stasis and promoting circulation.Indications: Stroke caused by anger leading to blood stasis, phlegm, and obstruction of the brain vessels, presenting with hemiplegia, numbness of limbs, deviation of the mouth and tongue, slurred speech, dark tongue with stasis spots, and wiry pulse; applicable for cerebral infarction with the above symptoms.Pharmacological Effects: Anticoagulation, reducing platelet aggregation and adhesion, lowering blood viscosity, enhancing fibrinolytic activity, regulating blood lipids, and delaying atherosclerosis.2. Xiao Shan Chang Enteric CapsulesFormula Explanation: This formula is a modified version of the Bu Yang Huan Wu Decoction. It heavily uses Astragalus (Huangqi) to tonify the spleen and stomach qi, assisting blood circulation as the monarch herb; paired with Angelica (Danggui) and Red Peony (Chishao) to nourish blood and invigorate circulation, serving as minister herbs; Chuanxiong, Safflower (Honghua), and Peach Kernel (Taoren) invigorate blood and resolve stasis, acting as assistant herbs; Earthworm (Dilong) is good at moving and unblocking channels, calming wind and stopping spasms, serving as envoy herb. Together, these herbs work to tonify qi, invigorate blood, and unblock channels.Indications: Stroke due to qi deficiency and blood stasis, presenting with hemiplegia, deviation of the mouth and tongue, slurred speech, numbness of one side, accompanied by shortness of breath, fatigue, pale complexion, or sweating upon exertion, cold limbs, and swelling of hands and feet; applicable for ischemic stroke with the above symptoms.Pharmacological Effects: Antithrombotic, anti-atherosclerotic, reducing cerebral index, increasing blood flow in the common carotid artery, lowering cerebrovascular resistance, and improving blood viscosity.3. Yin Dan Xin Nao Tong Soft CapsulesFormula Explanation: The Ginkgo Biloba leaves (Yinxingye) are sweet, bitter, and astringent, neutral in nature, with functions to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, unblock channels, relieve pain, and lower lipids; Salvia (Danshen) is bitter and slightly cold, with functions to invigorate blood and resolve stasis, unblock channels, and relieve pain, serving as the monarch herb. The Rhizoma Chuanxiong is spicy and slightly bitter, warm, with functions to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, unblock channels, and relieve pain; Panax Notoginseng (Sanqi) is sweet and slightly bitter, warm, with functions to resolve stasis and stop bleeding, invigorate blood, and relieve pain; Gynostemma (Jiaogulan) is bitter and slightly sweet, cool, benefiting qi and strengthening the spleen; Hawthorn (Shanzha) is sweet and sour, slightly warm, promoting digestion and invigorating blood; Garlic (Suanshi) is spicy and warm, warming the middle and strengthening the stomach, aiding digestion and regulating qi; Mugwort (Aiye) is spicy and bitter, slightly cold, opening the orifices and awakening the spirit, clearing heat and relieving pain, serving as assistant herbs. Together, these herbs work to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, promote qi, relieve pain, and aid digestion.Indications: Stroke due to qi stagnation and blood stasis, presenting with hemiplegia, deviation of the mouth and tongue, numbness of one side, slurred speech, dark tongue, and wiry pulse; applicable for post-stroke sequelae and cerebral arteriosclerosis with the above symptoms.Pharmacological Effects: Anticerebral ischemia, increasing the body’s tolerance to hypoxia, and regulating blood lipids.4. Xue Thrombus Tong CapsulesFormula Explanation: Panax Notoginseng (Sanqi) is sweet and slightly bitter, warm in nature, known for its ability to resolve stasis and relieve pain. This product is made from total saponins extracted from Panax Notoginseng, possessing functions to invigorate blood, relieve fatigue, and unblock channels.Indications: Stroke due to obstruction of the brain vessels, presenting with hemiplegia, deviation of the mouth and tongue, numbness of one side, slurred speech, dark tongue, and wiry pulse; applicable for post-stroke sequelae with the above symptoms.Pharmacological Effects: Anticerebral ischemia, inhibiting platelet aggregation, improving microcirculation, and lowering blood lipids.5. Mai Luo Ning Oral LiquidFormula Explanation: The formula includes Achyranthes (Niuxi) to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, and unblock channels, cooling blood, reducing swelling, and relieving pain as the monarch herb. Scrophularia (Xuan Shen) clears heat, nourishes yin, detoxifies, and resolves masses as the minister herb. Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) clears heat and detoxifies, cools blood, and reduces swelling, while Dendrobium (Shi Hu) nourishes yin and clears heat, serving as assistant herbs. Together, these herbs work to clear heat, nourish yin, invigorate blood, and resolve stasis.Indications: Stroke due to yin deficiency and internal heat, blood vessel obstruction, presenting with hemiplegia, deviation of the mouth and eye, numbness of one side, and difficulty in speech; applicable for cerebral embolism and cerebral thrombosis with the above symptoms.Pharmacological Effects: Protecting brain tissue, inhibiting thrombus formation, improving microcirculation, enhancing blood rheology, and dilating blood vessels.6. She Xiang Kang Thrombus CapsulesFormula Explanation: The formula includes Panax Notoginseng, Rhubarb (Dahuang), Chuanxiong, Rehmannia (Dihuang), Angelica (Danggui), Safflower (Honghua), Red Peony (Chishao), and leech to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, unblock channels, and regulate qi and blood. Astragalus (Huangqi) is sweet and warm, benefiting qi and promoting blood circulation. The formula also includes various herbs such as Houttuynia (Yuxingcao), Lonicera (Jin Yin Hua), Chicken Blood Vine (Jixuecao), and others to dispel wind and unblock channels, relaxing muscles. The musk (Shexiang), antelope horn (Lingyangjiao), silkworm (Jiangcan), Gastrodia (Tianma), and other herbs focus on resolving phlegm, calming wind, and awakening the spirit. Together, these herbs work to unblock channels, invigorate blood, and disperse stasis.
Indications: Stroke due to qi deficiency and blood stasis, obstructing channels, presenting with hemiplegia, deviation of the mouth and tongue, slurred speech, numbness of hands and feet, shortness of breath, and fatigue; applicable for recovery phase of cerebral infarction with the above symptoms.
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