Great Tiannanxing Powder,From *General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 5).,For vomiting and diarrhea, or in cases of excessive use of purgatives leading to spleen deficiency and the generation of wind, resulting in chronic convulsions or spleen wind—a life-threatening condition.
Great Tiannanxing Powder
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Formulas Name : Great Tiannanxing Powder
Chinese Name : 大天南星散
Drug Formulation
1 Tiannanxing (weighing 8–9 qian to 1 liang).
Source
From *General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 5).
Processing
First, dig a pit in the ground about 3 cun deep. Use 5 jin of charcoal to heat it until the coals glow red; remove the coals, pour half a zhan of good wine into the pit, then place the Tiannanxing inside. Next, use three liang of charcoal to cover the pit. Wait until the Tiannanxing cracks slightly, then remove it, chop it into small pieces, and roast it again until evenly cooked—it must not be even slightly undercooked. Let it cool, then grind it into a fine powder.
Benefits
For vomiting and diarrhea, or in cases of excessive use of purgatives leading to spleen deficiency and the generation of wind, resulting in chronic convulsions or spleen wind—a life-threatening condition.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 zi or half a qian per dose, mixed with a concentrated decoction of ginger and Fangfeng, regardless of the time of day.
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Great Tiannanxing Powder,For vomiting and diarrhea, or in cases of excessive use of purgatives leading to spleen deficiency and the generation of wind, resulting in chronic convulsions or spleen wind—a life-threatening condition.