Two-Qi Scorpion Tail Powder

Two-Qi Scorpion Tail Powder,For childhood convulsions and epilepsy.

Formulas Name : Two-Qi Scorpion Tail Powder

Chinese Name : 二气蝎梢散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Qingzhou White Pills, Yin-Yang Sulfur (both raw and roasted) each the size of a mung bean, and 2 scorpions (whole; do not roast over fire—they must be sun-dried. Alternatively, use scorpion tails).

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 375.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For childhood convulsions and epilepsy.

Instructions for Use

For children aged 1 to 5.5 years, administer half a qian; for those aged 6 to 10 years, administer one flat qian; take with high-quality, ash-free wine. If a seizure occurs, administer one large qian with ash-free wine. For severe cases, take more than 10 doses.

Note

Avoid wind-inducing foods. The child’s wet nurse must also avoid these foods.

Two-Qi Scorpion Tail Powder,*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 375.,For childhood convulsions and epilepsy.

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