Chuanxiong-Scorpion Powder，From *Treatise on the Causes and Formulas for Pediatric Diseases*, Volume 3.，For pediatric cerebral wind syndrome, characterized by an open fontanelle, taut and distended skin, muscles, and tendons; prominent blue veins along the cranial sutures; a pale complexion; abdominal rumbling; occasional passage of greenish-white frothy stools; or vomiting of phlegm and saliva—indicating a risk of developing chronic convulsions—accompanied by cold shins; or in adults, rising qi causing chest fullness and swelling and itching of the head and face.
Chuanxiong-Scorpion Powder
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Formulas Name : Chuanxiong-Scorpion Powder
Chinese Name : 芎蝎散
Drug Formulation
Chuanxiong 1 liang, Bi Bo 1 liang, scorpion tail (with poisonous tip removed) 1 qian (roasted), Xixin (stems removed) 2 qian, Banxia (soaked in wine overnight, washed 7 times with boiling water, and roasted dry) 2 qian.
Source
From *Treatise on the Causes and Formulas for Pediatric Diseases*, Volume 3.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
For pediatric cerebral wind syndrome, characterized by an open fontanelle, taut and distended skin, muscles, and tendons; prominent blue veins along the cranial sutures; a pale complexion; abdominal rumbling; occasional passage of greenish-white frothy stools; or vomiting of phlegm and saliva—indicating a risk of developing chronic convulsions—accompanied by cold shins; or in adults, rising qi causing chest fullness and swelling and itching of the head and face.
Instructions for Use
For a one-week-old infant, administer one small copper coin’s worth per dose, mixed with hot water, and given on an empty stomach while still slightly warm. If phlegm fills the chest and throat, causing the eyes to turn sideways, administer the dose immediately. If phlegm and qi are obstructing the airway, preventing the child from swallowing the medicine, use one finger to probe the soft palate at the back of the throat to induce a gag reflex, thereby removing the cold phlegm and saliva. Once the airway is partially cleared, administer the medicine by pouring it into the mouth.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | September 11, 2026
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Chuanxiong-Scorpion Powder,For pediatric cerebral wind syndrome, characterized by an open fontanelle, taut and distended skin, muscles, and tendons; prominent blue veins along the cranial sutures; a pale complexion; abdominal rumbling; occasional passage of greenish-white frothy stools; or vomiting of phlegm and saliva—indicating a risk of developing chronic convulsions—accompanied by cold shins; or in adults, rising qi causing chest fullness and swelling and itching of the head and face.