Objective To evaluate the effect of Dengzhan Shengmai Capsule （Erigeron breviscapus capsule for windstroke） plus acupuncture in the treatment of recovery stage of ischemic windstroke.Methods The 60 enrolled patients were randomized into a treatment group and a control group with 30 in each. The control group was orally administered enteric-coated Aspirin tablets （75mg）

exercise training rehabilitation

and treatment for basic diseases

based on which

the treatment group was treated with Dengzhan Shengmai Capsule and acupuncture. Two weeks as one course

and six courses in total. Then

the therapeutic effect was evaluated

and the observation on the improvement of symptoms and incidence of complications were conducted.Results The total effective rate of the treatment group and the control group was 83.3% and 73.3% in respectively

the difference between was significant （P<0.05）. The effective rate of improvement in deviation of mouth and tongue

speech difficulties

shortness of breath

tiredness

hypesthesia

numbness of limbs

purple dark tongue

and white sticky tongue coating in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group （P<0.05 or P<0.01）. In reducing the incidence of complications

the treatment group was better than the control group （P<0.05）.Conclusion The effect of Dengzhan Shengmai Capsule plus acupuncture on ischemic windstroke in the recovery stage is confirmed and the incidence of complications is less.