was in a critical end-stage condition before intervention, with only minimal eye movement remaining, complete loss of swallowing, autonomous bowel movements, and communication abilities, accompanied by severe muscle atrophy, cold and stiff limbs, excessive phlegm secretion, unstable vital signs, and impaired consciousness.

After two months of decoction intervention, excessive phlegm and constipation were largely resolved, consciousness clarity improved, swallowing reflexes partially restored, and vital signs stabilized.

Nearly three months after discontinuing the decoction, he entered a phase of autonomous functional recovery: achieving independent urination and defecation, communicating via eye-tracking devices, temporarily disconnecting from the ventilator, warming of limbs, increased muscle volume, significant correction of limb hypertonia and foot inversion ("pigeon toes"), with overall health status continuing to improve.