Epicranium Pill，From *National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Shenyang Formula).，For mania and agitation, incoherent speech, uncontrollable weeping, violent rage and cursing, singing and dancing uncontrollably, and mental confusion.
Epicranium Pill
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Formulas Name : Epicranium Pill
Chinese Name : 癫狂丹
Drug Formulation
Clove (Gong Dingxiang) 3 qian, Agarwood 3 qian, Realgar 3 qian, Green Tangerine Peel 3 qian, Scutellaria 3 qian, Coptis 3 qian, Frankincense 2 qian 5 fen, Musk 2 qian 5 fen, Bear Bile 2 qian 5 fen,Sandalwood 3 liang, Mercury Oxide 4 qian and a half, Coptis 1 liang, Pharbitis 1 liang, Curcuma Zedoaria 1 liang, Licorice 1 liang, Curcuma Longa 1 liang, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 liang, Leiwan (soaked in licorice water overnight, mixed with wine, and steamed) 1 liang, Ctenocephalides 1 liang, Rheum 1 liang and a half, Red Adzuki Beans 3 liang, Croton Seed (oil removed) 7 pieces.
Source
From *National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Shenyang Formula).
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder and form into small pills using buckwheat flour paste.
Benefits
For mania and agitation, incoherent speech, uncontrollable weeping, violent rage and cursing, singing and dancing uncontrollably, and mental confusion.
Instructions for Use
Take 10 pills per dose, washed down with plain boiled water.
Note
This is a potent medication; pregnant women should avoid taking it.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026
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Epicranium Pill,For mania and agitation, incoherent speech, uncontrollable weeping, violent rage and cursing, singing and dancing uncontrollably, and mental confusion.