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Gypsum and Chongming Decoction

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Gypsum and Chongming Decoction,For various types of epilepsy in children.

Formulas Name : Gypsum and Chongming Decoction

Chinese Name : 石膏崇命汤

Drug Formulation

Gypsum (ground) 1 fen, Scutellaria baicalensis (black core removed) 1 fen, Paeonia lactiflora 1 fen, Cinnamomum cassia (coarse bark removed) 3 fen, Asarum sieboldii (stems and leaves removed) 3 fen, Dragon’s Bone (ground) 3 fen, Angelica sinensis (sliced, roasted) 3 fen, Dried Ginger (roasted) 3 fen, Rheum palmatum (chopped, stir-fried) 3 fen,Oyster Shell (calcined, ground) 3 fen, Red Cinnabar 3 fen, White Cinnabar 3 fen, Licorice (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 171.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For various types of epilepsy in children.

Instructions for Use

For children aged 1–2 years: Take half a qianbi per dose, add half a zhan of water and 1 jujube (split), decoct together until reduced to 3 fen, strain, and take while warm; take 3–4 doses throughout the night.

Gypsum and Chongming Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 171.，For various types of epilepsy in children.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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