Realgar Life-Saving Powder

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Realgar Life-Saving Powder,For children with pulmonary distension, characterized by severe wheezing, a protruding chest with counterflow of qi, fluttering of the flanks, flared nostrils and agitated breathing, a hoarse cough, and a flood of phlegm—commonly known as “horse spleen wind.”

Formulas Name : Realgar Life-Saving Powder

Chinese Name : 雄黄夺命散

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of black chou, 1.5 liang of white chou (using only the finest powder, half a liang), half a liang of rhubarb, half a liang of areca nut, and 3 qian of wood fragrant.

Source

From *Secrets of Infant Care*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with pulmonary distension, characterized by severe wheezing, a protruding chest with counterflow of qi, fluttering of the flanks, flared nostrils and agitated breathing, a hoarse cough, and a flood of phlegm—commonly known as “horse spleen wind.”

Instructions for Use

For a 3-year-old, administer 2 qian, mixed with warm water.

Realgar Life-Saving Powder，From *Secrets of Infant Care*, Volume 2.，For children with pulmonary distension, characterized by severe wheezing, a protruding chest with counterflow of qi, fluttering of the flanks, flared nostrils and agitated breathing, a hoarse cough, and a flood of phlegm—commonly known as “horse spleen wind.”

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