Ma Bao Powder for Mania and Insanity,From *Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing*.,Used for mental disorders and manic agitation. Indicated for mania and delirium caused by phlegm-heat obscuring the orifices of the heart, manifested as foaming at the mouth, impaired consciousness, delusional speech, violent outbursts, restlessness, insomnia due to startle reactions, unpredictable crying or laughing, and schizophrenia.
Ma Bao Powder for Mania and Insanity
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Formulas Name : Ma Bao Powder for Mania and Insanity
Chinese Name : 癫狂马宝散
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Ma Bao, 1 qian of Amber, 1 qian of Ambra, 1 fen of Pearl (roasted with tofu), 5 fen of Ox Bile.
Source
From *Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and fill a bottle weighing 3 fen.
Benefits
Used for mental disorders and manic agitation. Indicated for mania and delirium caused by phlegm-heat obscuring the orifices of the heart, manifested as foaming at the mouth, impaired consciousness, delusional speech, violent outbursts, restlessness, insomnia due to startle reactions, unpredictable crying or laughing, and schizophrenia.
Instructions for Use
For mild cases, take half a bottle per dose; for severe cases, take one bottle per dose.
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Ma Bao Powder for Mania and Insanity,Used for mental disorders and manic agitation. Indicated for mania and delirium caused by phlegm-heat obscuring the orifices of the heart, manifested as foaming at the mouth, impaired consciousness, delusional speech, violent outbursts, restlessness, insomnia due to startle reactions, unpredictable crying or laughing, and schizophrenia.