Chen Sha Pills

Chen Sha Pills,For infantile convulsions, profuse salivation with paroxysmal episodes, and unceasing vomiting due to stomach heat.

Formulas Name : Chen Sha Pills

Chinese Name : 辰砂丸

Drug Formulation

Cinnabar (ground separately) 1 fen, Mercury granules 1 fen, Gastrodia 5 fen, Ox-gall 5 fen, Cerebrum 5 fen, Musk (ground separately) 5 fen, Raw rhinoceros horn powder 1 fen, White silkworm pupae (fried in wine) 1 fen,Cicada Shell (legs removed) 1 fen, Dried Scorpion (de-toxified, stir-fried) 1 fen, Ephedra (knots removed) 1 fen, Tiannanxing (soaked in boiling water 7 times, baked, and sliced) 1 fen.

Source

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

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix thoroughly, and form into pills the size of mung beans using refined honey; coat with cinnabar.

Benefits

For infantile convulsions, profuse salivation with paroxysmal episodes, and unceasing vomiting due to stomach heat.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 pills or 5–7 pills per dose, washed down with peppermint tea after meals.

Chen Sha Pills,From *Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume 2.,For infantile convulsions, profuse salivation with paroxysmal episodes, and unceasing vomiting due to stomach heat.

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