Ephedra and Scorpion Tail Powder

Ephedra and Scorpion Tail Powder,For convulsions caused by wind-epilepsy in children.

Formulas Name : Ephedra and Scorpion Tail Powder

Chinese Name : 麻黄蝎梢散

Drug Formulation

Ephedra (with roots and nodes removed) half liang; scorpion tails 14 pieces.

Source

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

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients. Wrap them completely in peppermint leaves, then wrap them again in paper. Moisten the paper and leaves with water, and bake them over low heat until the paper and leaves are thoroughly dry. Remove and grind into a powder.

Benefits

For convulsions caused by wind-epilepsy in children.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian per dose, mixed with gold-silver-peppermint decoction, at any time.

Ephedra and Scorpion Tail Powder,From *General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 5).,For convulsions caused by wind-epilepsy in children.

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