Phlegm-Flushing Powder，From *General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 5.，In pediatric cases of Shanghan, the condition initially arises from persistent high fever that does not subside. After treatment with decoctions or pills, the child may exhibit a stiff neck, rolling eyes, tongue-protrusion, and weak convulsions, resembling an epileptic seizure. Over time, the child may experience choking and be unable to cry. Physicians often mistake this for “startle wind” and repeatedly administer cinnabar, mercury, ox bile, mercury powder, croton seed, and bamboo sap; however, none of these medications prove effective.This is caused by toxic qi accumulating in the heart and chest following erroneous purgation; internal heat generates phlegm, which coats the various medicines, preventing them from circulating effectively.
Phlegm-Flushing Powder
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Formulas Name : Phlegm-Flushing Powder
Chinese Name : 荡涎散
Drug Formulation
1 qian of powdered gypsum, 2 xia of talcum powder, 1 fen of Datura flower.
Source
From *General Treatise on Cold-Induced Diseases*, Volume 5.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
In pediatric cases of Shanghan, the condition initially arises from persistent high fever that does not subside. After treatment with decoctions or pills, the child may exhibit a stiff neck, rolling eyes, tongue-protrusion, and weak convulsions, resembling an epileptic seizure. Over time, the child may experience choking and be unable to cry. Physicians often mistake this for “startle wind” and repeatedly administer cinnabar, mercury, ox bile, mercury powder, croton seed, and bamboo sap; however, none of these medications prove effective.This is caused by toxic qi accumulating in the heart and chest following erroneous purgation; internal heat generates phlegm, which coats the various medicines, preventing them from circulating effectively.
Instructions for Use
For a 1-year-old, administer half a qian, mixed with warm water. If the fever is severe, administer a second dose. The white sediment at the bottom is powdery residue; it should be administered in its entirety. After a long while, the child will fall asleep; upon evacuation, the black and yellow phlegm—which had encapsulated the cinnabar and other substances—will be expelled in the form of lumps, and the child’s cry will return immediately, bringing instant relief.
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Phlegm-Flushing Powder,In pediatric cases of Shanghan, the condition initially arises from persistent high fever that does not subside. After treatment with decoctions or pills, the child may exhibit a stiff neck, rolling eyes, tongue-protrusion, and weak convulsions, resembling an epileptic seizure. Over time, the child may experience choking and be unable to cry. Physicians often mistake this for “startle wind” and repeatedly administer cinnabar, mercury, ox bile, mercury powder, croton seed, and bamboo sap; however, none of these medications prove effective.This is caused by toxic qi accumulating in the heart and chest following erroneous purgation; internal heat generates phlegm, which coats the various medicines, preventing them from circulating effectively.