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Gou Teng Pills,Internal Treatment for Infant Convulsions.

Formulas Name : Gou Teng Pills

Chinese Name : 钩藤丸

Drug Formulation

5 fen of Uncaria, 5 fen of Poria cocos, 2.5 fen of Gastrodia elata, 2.5 fen of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 2.5 fen of cinnabar (water-floated), 2.5 fen of cicada exoskeleton, 2.5 fen of Notopterygium incisum, 2.5 fen of Angelica pubescens, 2.5 fen of Citrus aurantium peel, 2.5 fen of roasted licorice.

Source

*Secrets of Infant Care*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Internal Treatment for Infant Convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Except for cinnabar, which should be ground separately, grind the remaining herbs into a powder, decoct in water, and mix with the cinnabar powder before administration.

Gou Teng Pills，*Secrets of Infant Care*, Volume 2.，Internal Treatment for Infant Convulsions.

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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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