Cicada and Scorpion Powder

Cicada and Scorpion Powder,Chronic convulsions.

Formulas Name : Cicada and Scorpion Powder

Chinese Name : 蝉蝎散

Drug Formulation

7 whole scorpions (with tail tips removed), 21 cicada shells, 2.5 qian of licorice (roasted), 1 large Pinellia tuber (roasted until fragrant).

Source

From *Direct Pointers on Pediatrics*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Chronic convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian per dose; add ginger and jujubes, then decoct in water and drink.

Cicada and Scorpion Powder,From *Direct Pointers on Pediatrics*, Volume 2.,Chronic convulsions.

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