Eight-Ingredient Fontanelle-Sealing Ointment,From *Formulas for Infants and Children*, cited in Volume 11 of *The New Book on the Care of Young Children*.,For childhood epilepsy.
Eight-Ingredient Fontanelle-Sealing Ointment
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Formulas Name : Eight-Ingredient Fontanelle-Sealing Ointment
Chinese Name : 八味固囟膏
Drug Formulation
Rhubarb 16 zhu, Starch 18 zhu, Realgar 6 zhu, Scutellaria 6 zhu, Leiwan 8 zhu, Aconite 1 liang 12 zhu, Raw Phytolacca root 4 liang.
Source
From *Formulas for Infants and Children*, cited in Volume 11 of *The New Book on the Care of Young Children*.
Processing
Decoct 3 jin of pork fat, strain out the dregs; add the medicinal ingredients, bring to a boil for about 7 times, strain, add realgar, and stir until it solidifies.
Benefits
For childhood epilepsy.
Instructions for Use
Apply it thoroughly to the top of the head, the palms, and the back and flanks. Treat until the rash subsides.
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Eight-Ingredient Fontanelle-Sealing Ointment,For childhood epilepsy.