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Formula for the Three Herbs with Asarum

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Formula for the Three Herbs with Asarum,For infants with cranial suture separation.

Formulas Name : Formula for the Three Herbs with Asarum

Chinese Name : 三物细辛敷方

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Xi Xin, half liang of Cinnamon Bark, and 18 zhu of Dried Ginger.

Source

*Qian Jin*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For infants with cranial suture separation.

Instructions for Use

Mix with breast milk and apply to the skull; once dry, reapply. The child’s face will turn red, indicating recovery.

Formula for the Three Herbs with Asarum,*Qian Jin*, Volume 5.,For infants with cranial suture separation.

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