Question
A year ago, my mother woke up with muscle weakness on one side of her face and drooping of the mouth and eye, thinking it would recover from the cold. However, the condition persisted. After treatment, there was no significant improvement, and she is now considering traditional Chinese medicine therapy. What are some commonly used Chinese patent medicines for the treatment of post-symptom facial paralysis?
Answer
Common Chinese patent medicines include Wuling Xian, which has the effect of dispelling wind-dampness and dredging meridians, as well as Qiang Hua and Dui Hua, which are used for wind-dampness numbness in the upper and lower limbs respectively. Additionally, Yigan Guizhi Wu Yi Tang and Danggui Sijunzi Tang can be used in combination with Luozhi Teng, Jiashitan, and Lingteng to nourish blood and regulate qi, dredge meridians, and activate collaterals. For more severe cases, it may be considered to use drugs such as Quanxiong, Wu Ling, and Lei Gong Teng, but these drugs have strong toxicity and should be used with caution.