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Coptis Calming Pills,For severe fever affecting the entire body, without significant emaciation, but accompanied by frequent convulsions and restlessness.

Formulas Name : Coptis Calming Pills

Chinese Name : 黄连安神丸

Drug Formulation

Coptis 2 qian, Angelica sinensis 2 qian, Gentiana root 2 qian, Acorus tatarinowii 1 qian 5 fen, whole scorpions 7, Poria cocos 1 qian 5 fen.

Source

*Comprehensive Treatise on Smallpox and Rash*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with steamed buns soaked in hot water, then pound into a paste. Form into pills using pig’s heart blood, and coat with cinnabar.

Benefits

For severe fever affecting the entire body, without significant emaciation, but accompanied by frequent convulsions and restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Administer with Lampwick Decoction.

Coptis Calming Pills,*Comprehensive Treatise on Smallpox and Rash*, Volume 2.,For severe fever affecting the entire body, without significant emaciation, but accompanied by frequent convulsions and restlessness.

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