Powder for Calming Convulsions and Relieving Spasms

Powder for Calming Convulsions and Relieving Spasms,For sudden collapse with loss of consciousness; stroke resulting in aphasia; poisoning by various toxic substances; epidemic toxins causing restlessness; vomiting, nausea, and abdominal distension; pathogenic factors invading the pericardium; mental confusion and delirium; dizziness and vertigo; palpitations and insomnia; mania, madness, epilepsy, and syncope; sudden convulsions in children; sudden facial distortion; mental disorder; phlegm-induced drooling; and convulsions of the limbs.

Formulas Name : Powder for Calming Convulsions and Relieving Spasms

Chinese Name : 镇惊定痉散

Drug Formulation

Rhinoceros Horn 1 liang, Borneol 3 qian, Musk 1 qian, Hawksbill Tortoise Shell 1 liang, Realgar 3 qian, Ox Gallstone 3 qian, Amber 1 liang, Cinnabar 5 qian, Gold Foil 50 sheets, Benzoin 3 qian, Goat Horn Worms 20, Dried Silkworm Larvae 1 liang, Raw Iron Slag 3 qian, Cold Water Stone 1 liang, Bile Star 1 liang.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Shenyang Formula).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For sudden collapse with loss of consciousness; stroke resulting in aphasia; poisoning by various toxic substances; epidemic toxins causing restlessness; vomiting, nausea, and abdominal distension; pathogenic factors invading the pericardium; mental confusion and delirium; dizziness and vertigo; palpitations and insomnia; mania, madness, epilepsy, and syncope; sudden convulsions in children; sudden facial distortion; mental disorder; phlegm-induced drooling; and convulsions of the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; reduce to half for milder cases. For children over 1 year old, take 1 fen per dose; for those under 5 years old, take 2 fen per dose. Take with plain boiled water.

Note

Avoid spicy, fishy, or irritating foods.

Powder for Calming Convulsions and Relieving Spasms,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Shenyang Formula).,For sudden collapse with loss of consciousness; stroke resulting in aphasia; poisoning by various toxic substances; epidemic toxins causing restlessness; vomiting, nausea, and abdominal distension; pathogenic factors invading the pericardium; mental confusion and delirium; dizziness and vertigo; palpitations and insomnia; mania, madness, epilepsy, and syncope; sudden convulsions in children; sudden facial distortion; mental disorder; phlegm-induced drooling; and convulsions of the limbs.

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