Mind-Refreshing Pills

Mind-Refreshing Pills,In cases of cranial fissure in infants: due to the mother’s deficient vital energy, cold fetal energy, insufficient paternal essence, inadequate vital energy received in utero, or birth before the kidney energy is fully developed, the infant may present with a pallid complexion, emaciated muscles and slender bones, a haggard appearance, a cross-shaped indentation on the forehead, sunken fontanelles, a broad forehead with an open cranial suture, eyes lacking luster, and a prominent sclera.

Formulas Name : Mind-Refreshing Pills

Chinese Name : 爽神丸

Drug Formulation

3 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of white atractylodes, 1 qian of whole scorpion, 1 qian of fangfeng, half a qian of qianghuo, 1 qian of gastrodia, half a qian of stiff silkworm (soaked and washed in hot water), 2 qian of cloves, 1 qian of wood fragrant, 1 qian of poria.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 363.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with a paste made from flour boiled in wine to form pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

In cases of cranial fissure in infants: due to the mother’s deficient vital energy, cold fetal energy, insufficient paternal essence, inadequate vital energy received in utero, or birth before the kidney energy is fully developed, the infant may present with a pallid complexion, emaciated muscles and slender bones, a haggard appearance, a cross-shaped indentation on the forehead, sunken fontanelles, a broad forehead with an open cranial suture, eyes lacking luster, and a prominent sclera.

Instructions for Use

Take 5–7 pills per dose, washed down with glutinous rice drink. Follow by applying the Pinellia Powder to the affected area.

Mind-Refreshing Pills,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 363.,In cases of cranial fissure in infants: due to the mother’s deficient vital energy, cold fetal energy, insufficient paternal essence, inadequate vital energy received in utero, or birth before the kidney energy is fully developed, the infant may present with a pallid complexion, emaciated muscles and slender bones, a haggard appearance, a cross-shaped indentation on the forehead, sunken fontanelles, a broad forehead with an open cranial suture, eyes lacking luster, and a prominent sclera.

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