Ganru Powder

Ganru Powder,Chronic convulsions.

Formulas Name : Ganru Powder

Chinese Name : 甘乳散

Drug Formulation

White Aconite Root 1 qian, Sichuan Aconite Root (both charred until only the essence remains) 1 qian (start with 1 liang each; this yields 2 qian after charring), Cinnabar 1 qian, Borax 1 qian, a small amount of Borneol, a small amount of Musk.

Source

From *New Book on the Care of Infants* (Vol. 9), citing *Hui Yan Guan Zheng*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Chronic convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 qian per dose, mixed with peppermint decoction.

Ganru Powder,From *New Book on the Care of Infants* (Vol. 9), citing *Hui Yan Guan Zheng*.,Chronic convulsions.

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