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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to numbness |
| Da Fang Feng Tang Major Ledebouriella Decoction; Major Siler Decoction |
Disperses Wind; Eliminates Cold; Moves Qi and Blood; Regulates the circulation of Qi and Blood; Strengthens the sinews and bones; Eliminates Dampness. | Wind-Damp lodging in lower limbs, in particular. | Crane's-knee Wind - one or both knees become swollen, enlarged, and painful accompanied by atrophy above and below the knee (inability to move); Difficulty in movement; Pain, numbness and weakness of legs following dysenteric Wind (dysentery); Walking difficulty. |
| Xiao Feng San (2/3) Eliminate Wind Powder |
Disperses Wind-Damp; Regulates the Qi. | Wind-Damp invading the channels. | Dizziness; Headache; Itching; Numbness of the skin; Nasal congestion. |
| Da Qin Jiao Tang Major Gentiana Qinjiao Decoction; Great Gentiana macrophylla Decoction; Major Chin-chiu Decoction |
Disperses Wind; Clears Heat; Nourishes Blood; Moves Blood. | Early and middle stages of Wind-stroke (Zhong Feng) in the channels. This arises when Wind invades a person with Deficiency of the channels. Paralysis or paresis of different parts of the body. | Aphasia; Deviation of the mouth; Lack of sensation and numbness of hands and feet; Revulsed eyes; Chills; Fever; Joint pain; Muscle spasms; Walking difficulty; Tongue with yellow or white coating; Fine-Floating-Wiry pulse (Xi Fu Xian); Floating-Tight-Wiry pulse (Fu Jin Xian). |