Musk Six-Spirit Ointment,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 17.,For children with chronic convulsions that occur in episodes, characterized by clenched jaws and inability to speak, with spasms in the hands and feet, and attacks occurring at irregular intervals.
Musk Six-Spirit Ointment
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.
Formulas Name : Musk Six-Spirit Ointment
Chinese Name : 麝香六神膏
Drug Formulation
1 zi of musk (ground separately), 1 white flower snake head (soaked in wine overnight), 1 centipede (coated with butter and roasted until charred), 5 cun of black snake tail (soaked in wine overnight), 10 whole scorpions (detoxified and stir-fried until charred), 7 spiny beetle larvae (shells removed, insects extracted, and lightly stir-fried).
Source
From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 17.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills, making 40 pills per 1 liang.
Benefits
For children with chronic convulsions that occur in episodes, characterized by clenched jaws and inability to speak, with spasms in the hands and feet, and attacks occurring at irregular intervals.
Instructions for Use
Administer 1 pill at a time, dissolved in a decoction of ginseng and ephedra, regardless of the time of day.
Copyright: Excerpt from From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 17., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 31, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.
Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
Correct Content Errors: Errors may occur during the writing, editing, translation, and publication of website content. If you find any errors or inaccurate information in this article, please feel free to Contact Us to report them, and we will correct them promptly.
FDA Disclaimer: The descriptions of the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, as well as the content on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic theory and traditional TCM therapies contained on this site, are intended solely for the purpose of popularizing TCM culture and serving as an educational reference; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please do not attempt to use these products on your own without proper guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are experiencing any physical discomfort, please consult a licensed healthcare professional and seek treatment at a reputable medical institution. This platform assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of herbs or formulas by any individual based on the information provided on this site. Please read Medical Disclaimer.
Musk Six-Spirit Ointment,For children with chronic convulsions that occur in episodes, characterized by clenched jaws and inability to speak, with spasms in the hands and feet, and attacks occurring at irregular intervals.