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Dingfeng Dan,For “Mianfeng” in newborn infants, characterized by daily, persistent, and unceasing twitching that is not particularly severe.

Formulas Name : Dingfeng Dan

Chinese Name : 定风丹

Drug Formulation

3 qian of raw, pure frankincense; 3 qian of raw, pure myrrh; 1 qian of cinnabar; 1 whole centipede (large); 1 qian of whole scorpion.

Source

*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For “Mianfeng” in newborn infants, characterized by daily, persistent, and unceasing twitching that is not particularly severe.

Instructions for Use

Take about one fen per dose; place it in the infant’s mouth while breastfeeding, and let the breast milk wash it down, approximately 5 times daily.

Dingfeng Dan,*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.,For “Mianfeng” in newborn infants, characterized by daily, persistent, and unceasing twitching that is not particularly severe.

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