Ginger Half Powder

Ginger Half Powder,For convulsions, uncontrollable vomiting, and cases on the verge of developing chronic convulsions.

Formulas Name : Ginger Half Powder

Chinese Name : 姜半散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Pinellia (processed with ginger, chopped into pieces the size of a bean), 1 liang of fresh ginger (peeled and sliced into pieces the size of a mung bean), and 2 qian of cinnamon bark (peeled).

Source

From *Records of the Transmission of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 17.

Processing

Stir-fry the ginger and Pinellia together until fragrant and cooked; add the cinnamon and stir-fry again until a faint aroma is released; remove the cinnamon; spread the mixture on rice paper on the ground to allow the heat to dissipate; then grind into a powder.

Benefits

For convulsions, uncontrollable vomiting, and cases on the verge of developing chronic convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian weekly; boil with 1 zhan of water until reduced to half a zhan; take in small, frequent doses.

Ginger Half Powder,From *Records of the Transmission of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 17.,For convulsions, uncontrollable vomiting, and cases on the verge of developing chronic convulsions.

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