Musk-Toad Pill

Musk-Toad Pill,For children with convulsions, drooling, and spasms.

Formulas Name : Musk-Toad Pill

Chinese Name : 麝蟾丸

Drug Formulation

2 qian of dried toad (roasted and ground separately), 3 qian of iron powder, 2 qian bi of cinnabar, 2 qian bi of blue calcined stone (powder), 2 qian bi of realgar (powder), 2 qian bi of snake bile (roasted and ground), 1 zi of borneol, and 1 qian bi of musk.

Source

From *Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, moisten with water, and shape into pills the size of a tung seed using steamed buns as the binder; coat with cinnabar.

Benefits

For children with convulsions, drooling, and spasms.

Instructions for Use

Administer half a pill to one pill per dose, taken with peppermint water, at any time of day.

Musk-Toad Pill,From *Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume 2.,For children with convulsions, drooling, and spasms.

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