Li Feng Dan,*Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 28.,Snake-skin epilepsy, scaly epilepsy, and hairy epilepsy.
Li Feng Dan
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Formulas Name : Li Feng Dan
Chinese Name : 利疯丹
Drug Formulation
Strychnos nux-vomica.
Source
*Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 28.
Processing
Scrape off the skin and hair from the above herb with a knife, then simmer it in sesame oil until it turns a scorched yellow color; remove and grind into a powder.
Benefits
Snake-skin epilepsy, scaly epilepsy, and hairy epilepsy.
Instructions for Use
Used to induce sweating in severe cases of epilepsy; take 1 fen per dose, washed down with plain hot water before bedtime. One must choose a draft-free location and sweat for one month before getting out of bed.
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Li Feng Dan,Snake-skin epilepsy, scaly epilepsy, and hairy epilepsy.