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Clam Shell Ointment

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Clam Shell Ointment,For pediatric yin-type epilepsy and chronic convulsions with tremors.

Formulas Name : Clam Shell Ointment

Chinese Name : 蚬壳膏

Drug Formulation

1 mole cricket (with head, wings, and legs removed); musk and mercury oxide, each in an amount equivalent to a grain of yellow millet.

Source

*General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 5).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For pediatric yin-type epilepsy and chronic convulsions with tremors.

Instructions for Use

Mix with a small amount of fresh water and administer using a clam shell.

Clam Shell Ointment,*General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 5).,For pediatric yin-type epilepsy and chronic convulsions with tremors.

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