Cinnabar and Scorpion Tail Ointment

Cinnabar and Scorpion Tail Ointment,For acute and chronic convulsions in children.

Formulas Name : Cinnabar and Scorpion Tail Ointment

Chinese Name : 辰砂蝎梢膏

Drug Formulation

Cinnabar (ground) 1 qian, Indigo Powder (ground) 1 qian, Turmeric (ground) 1 qian, Whole Scorpions 5, Gastrodia 1 fen, Musk (ground) 1 zi, Borneol half a qian (ground), White Aconite Root 1.5 qian (raw), Gold Foil 20 pieces.

Source

From *Bai Yi*, Volume 19.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, then mix with fresh ginger and honey to form a paste.

Benefits

For acute and chronic convulsions in children.

Instructions for Use

Take a dose the size of one or two soapberries; adjust the amount according to the child’s age. Dissolve in ginger or mint decoction and administer.

Cinnabar and Scorpion Tail Ointment,From *Bai Yi*, Volume 19.,For acute and chronic convulsions in children.

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