Formulas that Open the Sensory Orifices (开窍剂)

A small, specialised category — emergency formulas that revive consciousness in acute presentations of Phlegm or Heat obstructing the Heart orifices. Mostly historical / hospital-use; modern practice uses safer modified versions.

Representative formulas in this category

1. An Gong Niu Huang Wan — Heat-Phlegm obstructing Heart (modern stroke acute care)
2. Su He Xiang Wan — Cold-Phlegm obstructing Heart

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When this category is used

Formulas that Open the Sensory Orifices are typically prescribed for: stroke acute phase, acute febrile delirium, drug overdose (adjunctive emergency). The choice of specific formula within the category is determined by precise Eight Principles pattern differentiation in clinical consultation.

About prescribing

Chinese herbal formulas are dispensed by qualified practitioners following individual TCM diagnosis. The herbs I prescribe are pharmaceutical-grade granules from Sun Ten in Taiwan, tested to the highest international quality and safety standards. Online consultations are available throughout the UK and worldwide.

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