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Plaster for Opening the Fontanelle

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Plaster for Opening the Fontanelle,When a nursing mother’s breath blows onto a child’s fontanelle, causing the child’s nose to become blocked and preventing the child from suckling.

Formulas Name : Plaster for Opening the Fontanelle

Chinese Name : 贴囟通关膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Schizonepeta, 7 qian and a half of Cyperus (roasted), 7 qian and a half of white silkworm pupae, 2 qian and a half of soapberry, 1 liang and 7 qian and a half of Chuanxiong, 5 qian of Asarum.

Source

From *Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 64.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Mash the white part of a scallion until smooth, mix it thoroughly with the herbal powder, and shape into a paste.

Benefits

When a nursing mother’s breath blows onto a child’s fontanelle, causing the child’s nose to become blocked and preventing the child from suckling.

Instructions for Use

Apply the paste to the fontanelle.

Plaster for Opening the Fontanelle,From *Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 64.,When a nursing mother’s breath blows onto a child’s fontanelle, causing the child’s nose to become blocked and preventing the child from suckling.

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