Yu Chi San

Yu Chi San,Epilepsy that has persisted for years or occurs once every few months, characterized by sudden fainting, whole-body convulsions, clenched jaws, drooling from the corners of the mouth, opisthotonos, and gurgling phlegm sounds.

Formulas Name : Yu Chi San

Chinese Name : 育赤散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of cinnabar, 2 liang of curcuma, 1 liang of magnetite (calcined with vinegar), 1 qian of borneol, 5 qian of dragon bone, and 5 qian of oyster shell.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations* (Fushun Formula).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Epilepsy that has persisted for years or occurs once every few months, characterized by sudden fainting, whole-body convulsions, clenched jaws, drooling from the corners of the mouth, opisthotonos, and gurgling phlegm sounds.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 fen per dose, twice daily—morning and evening—before meals, washed down with plain water.

Note

Avoid fishy foods and trigger foods.

Yu Chi San,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations* (Fushun Formula).,Epilepsy that has persisted for years or occurs once every few months, characterized by sudden fainting, whole-body convulsions, clenched jaws, drooling from the corners of the mouth, opisthotonos, and gurgling phlegm sounds.

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