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Modified Melon Seed Pod Powder

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Modified Melon Seed Pod Powder,Epilepsy. Patients who appear dazed and bewildered, with emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure—that are inappropriate to the situation; who may forget past events or lose track of the present; who may speak incoherently; who may experience sudden, unprovoked outbursts of joy or anger; or who may burst into tears and then stop abruptly, yet remain physically robust.

Formulas Name : Modified Melon Seed Pod Powder

Chinese Name : 加减瓜蒂散

Drug Formulation

Gua Di 1 liang, Li Lu 1 liang, Boric Acid 1 liang, Curcuma 6 qian.

Source

From *Medical Explorations* (Vol. 5).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Epilepsy. Patients who appear dazed and bewildered, with emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure—that are inappropriate to the situation; who may forget past events or lose track of the present; who may speak incoherently; who may experience sudden, unprovoked outbursts of joy or anger; or who may burst into tears and then stop abruptly, yet remain physically robust.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with boiling water.

Modified Melon Seed Pod Powder,From *Medical Explorations* (Vol. 5).,Epilepsy. Patients who appear dazed and bewildered, with emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure—that are inappropriate to the situation; who may forget past events or lose track of the present; who may speak incoherently; who may experience sudden, unprovoked outbursts of joy or anger; or who may burst into tears and then stop abruptly, yet remain physically robust.

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