Body Bath Method

Body Bath Method,For fetal obesity, fetal heat, and fetal weakness. For infants under 100 days of age experiencing convulsions.

Formulas Name : Body Bath Method

Chinese Name : 浴体法

Drug Formulation

2 qian of powdered Tianma, 5 qian of whole scorpions (detoxified and ground into powder), 5 qian of cinnabar, 2 qian of black snake meat (soaked in wine and baked dry), 2 qian of white alum, 1 qian of musk, and 3 qian of indigo powder.

Source

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

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For fetal obesity, fetal heat, and fetal weakness. For infants under 100 days of age experiencing convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Use 3 qian of the mixture each time, along with 3 bowls of water and a handful of peach branches with 5–7 leaves. Simmer together until it has boiled more than 10 times, then use the warm liquid for a bath. Do not bathe the back.

Body Bath Method,From *Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume 2.,For fetal obesity, fetal heat, and fetal weakness. For infants under 100 days of age experiencing convulsions.

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