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Qianghuo Ointment

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Qianghuo Ointment,Infantile convulsions; three episodes constitute epilepsy.

Formulas Name : Qianghuo Ointment

Chinese Name : 羌活膏

Drug Formulation

Qianghuo half qian, Ginseng half qian, Cinnamon Bark half qian, Fangfeng half qian, Scorpion 1 qian, Cinnabar 1 qian, Sulfur 1 qian, Poria 1 qian, Wood Fragrance 1 qian, Borneol a small amount, Musk a small amount.

Source

From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 11), citing *The Classic of the Stone Cliff*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder and mix with refined honey to form a paste.

Benefits

Infantile convulsions; three episodes constitute epilepsy.

Instructions for Use

Add 10 pieces each of gold and silver foil, ground into a fine powder, and administer with mint decoction.

Qianghuo Ointment,From *The New Book on the Care of Infants* (Volume 11), citing *The Classic of the Stone Cliff*.,Infantile convulsions; three episodes constitute epilepsy.

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