Life-Saving and Head-Clearing Powder

Life-Saving and Head-Clearing Powder,For all types of malnutrition in children, including emaciation, weakness, and mental confusion.

Formulas Name : Life-Saving and Head-Clearing Powder

Chinese Name : 定命通顶散

Drug Formulation

Talc 1 fen, toad venom the size of an apricot kernel, dried vermilion 1 fen.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 87.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For all types of malnutrition in children, including emaciation, weakness, and mental confusion.

Instructions for Use

Take two grains the size of yellow millet and blow them into each nostril. If the child sneezes three to five times, the effect is miraculous.

Life-Saving and Head-Clearing Powder,From *Shenghui*, Volume 87.,For all types of malnutrition in children, including emaciation, weakness, and mental confusion.

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