Huohu Dan

Huohu Dan,Chronic convulsions and epilepsy; mania and madness.

Formulas Name : Huohu Dan

Chinese Name : 活虎丹

Drug Formulation

1 scorpion (trim off the four legs and claws; grind finely with the blood still attached), a small amount of cinnabar, a small amount of camphor, and a small amount of musk (all ground finely).

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Chronic convulsions and epilepsy; mania and madness.

Instructions for Use

First, use the Gu Long Shi San formula to expel phlegm and saliva; then, prepare a decoction of mint to mix with the aforementioned medicine, and take it all at once.

Huohu Dan,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,Chronic convulsions and epilepsy; mania and madness.

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