Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical effect of Buyang Huanwu decoction on motion functions and complications of stroke patients.Methods86 acute stroke patients were randomly divided into the therapy group (n=46) and control group (n=40). Despite of routing neurological medicine, rehabilitation therapy including decubitus position, neurodevelopmental therapy and activities of daily living (ADL) and low frequency electronic stimulation on both two groups, Buyang Huanwu decoction was used on the therapy group. Patients of two groups were evaluated with Fugl-Meyere motion index and modified Barthel index before and after therapy, and complications of all cases were observed, including shoulder pain, joints motion limitation, sensation disorder and stembrocker syndrome.ResultsThe motion functions of patients in two groups were improved significantly after therapy (P<0.01). While effect of the therapy group was better than that of the control group (P<0.01), and the accidence of complications in the therapy group was lower than that in the control group (P<0.01).ConclusionBuyang Huanwu decoction can improve the motion function and ADL, and decrease the complications of acute stroke patients.

Key words: Buyang Huanwu decoction, stroke, motion function, complication