Baoshou Powder，From *One Hundred Questions on Infants and Children*, Volume 10.，For infants suffering from feverish agitation, tidal fever, wind-heat, or deficiency-heat—manifesting as warmth or heat in the head and forehead, frequent crying day and night, clear nasal discharge due to dampness, and occasional clear phlegm in the throat and pharynx—restless sleep at night; small, hot, toxic sores on the hands, feet, mouth, or tongue; discomfort in the chest and diaphragm due to eating, emotional fluctuations, or breastfeeding, with occasional vomiting of milk; sudden heat in the palms and soles caused by being startled by people or objects; phlegm-obstructed cough; or concomitant episodes of convulsions or sudden seizures.
Baoshou Powder
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.
Formulas Name : Baoshou Powder
Chinese Name : 保寿散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of white Poria, 1 liang of Silla ginseng, 1 liang of Sichuan realgar, 1 liang of calcium carbonate, 1 liang of licorice (roasted), a small amount of camphor, a small amount of musk, and a small amount of ox bile (may be omitted).
Source
From *One Hundred Questions on Infants and Children*, Volume 10.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and store it in a tin container.
Benefits
For infants suffering from feverish agitation, tidal fever, wind-heat, or deficiency-heat—manifesting as warmth or heat in the head and forehead, frequent crying day and night, clear nasal discharge due to dampness, and occasional clear phlegm in the throat and pharynx—restless sleep at night; small, hot, toxic sores on the hands, feet, mouth, or tongue; discomfort in the chest and diaphragm due to eating, emotional fluctuations, or breastfeeding, with occasional vomiting of milk; sudden heat in the palms and soles caused by being startled by people or objects; phlegm-obstructed cough; or concomitant episodes of convulsions or sudden seizures.
Instructions for Use
For a 1-year-old child, half a qian; for a 2–3-year-old child, 1 qian; administer with peppermint decoction; a decoction of gold, silver, and peppermint is particularly effective.
Copyright: Excerpt from From *One Hundred Questions on Infants and Children*, Volume 10., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 18, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.
Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026
Correct Content Errors: Errors may occur during the writing, editing, translation, and publication of website content. If you find any errors or inaccurate information in this article, please feel free to Contact Us to report them, and we will correct them promptly.
FDA Disclaimer: The descriptions of the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, as well as the content on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic theory and traditional TCM therapies contained on this site, are intended solely for the purpose of popularizing TCM culture and serving as an educational reference; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please do not attempt to use these products on your own without proper guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are experiencing any physical discomfort, please consult a licensed healthcare professional and seek treatment at a reputable medical institution. This platform assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of herbs or formulas by any individual based on the information provided on this site. Please read Medical Disclaimer.
Baoshou Powder,For infants suffering from feverish agitation, tidal fever, wind-heat, or deficiency-heat—manifesting as warmth or heat in the head and forehead, frequent crying day and night, clear nasal discharge due to dampness, and occasional clear phlegm in the throat and pharynx—restless sleep at night; small, hot, toxic sores on the hands, feet, mouth, or tongue; discomfort in the chest and diaphragm due to eating, emotional fluctuations, or breastfeeding, with occasional vomiting of milk; sudden heat in the palms and soles caused by being startled by people or objects; phlegm-obstructed cough; or concomitant episodes of convulsions or sudden seizures.