Mo Dao Pills

Mo Dao Pills,For children suffering from prolonged weakness, fright-induced stagnation and indigestion, acute or chronic convulsions, sudden inability to breastfeed, restlessness, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, or excessive crying and insomnia.

Formulas Name : Mo Dao Pills

Chinese Name : 磨刀丸

Drug Formulation

7 whole scorpions, 1 qian of cinnabar, 2 qian of powdered mercury, 7 pieces of Pinellia (washed).

Source

From *The New Book for the Very Young*, Volume 22, citing *The Zhuang Family’s Inherited Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Add 14 castor beans, finely ground, honey-soaked steamed bun crumbs, and a small amount of musk, then form into pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

For children suffering from prolonged weakness, fright-induced stagnation and indigestion, acute or chronic convulsions, sudden inability to breastfeed, restlessness, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, or excessive crying and insomnia.

Instructions for Use

For a 1-year-old, administer 1 pill with water used for sharpening knives. Adjust the dosage as appropriate; vomiting or diarrhea is not a concern, and treatment with anti-convulsant medication should be administered immediately.

Note

Do not administer the “Harmonizing Qi Powder,” as it may agitate the convulsive qi.

Mo Dao Pills,From *The New Book for the Very Young*, Volume 22, citing *The Zhuang Family’s Inherited Formulas*.,For children suffering from prolonged weakness, fright-induced stagnation and indigestion, acute or chronic convulsions, sudden inability to breastfeed, restlessness, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, or excessive crying and insomnia.

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