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Hongxia Powder,For acute and chronic convulsions in children, characterized by intermittent episodes, profuse salivation, and unpredictable onset and remission.

Formulas Name : Hongxia Powder

Chinese Name : 红霞散

Drug Formulation

Tianjiangzi (20 seeds) 1.5 qian, stiff silkworm half liang, whole scorpion 3 qian, musk 1 zi, cinnabar 1 qian.

Source

From *The Complete Formulas for Infant Care*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 375.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For acute and chronic convulsions in children, characterized by intermittent episodes, profuse salivation, and unpredictable onset and remission.

Instructions for Use

1 character per 2 years of age; take 3 doses daily, mixed with decocted Ephedra Decoction. Sweating indicates effectiveness.

Hongxia Powder,From *The Complete Formulas for Infant Care*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 375.,For acute and chronic convulsions in children, characterized by intermittent episodes, profuse salivation, and unpredictable onset and remission.

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