Realgar Life-Saving Powder

Realgar Life-Saving Powder,For children with pulmonary distension, characterized by severe wheezing, a protruding chest with counterflow of qi, fluttering of the flanks, flared nostrils and agitated breathing, a hoarse cough, and a flood of phlegm—commonly known as “horse spleen wind.”

Formulas Name : Realgar Life-Saving Powder

Chinese Name : 雄黄夺命散

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of black chou, 1.5 liang of white chou (using only the finest powder, half a liang), half a liang of rhubarb, half a liang of areca nut, and 3 qian of wood fragrant.

Source

From *Secrets of Infant Care*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with pulmonary distension, characterized by severe wheezing, a protruding chest with counterflow of qi, fluttering of the flanks, flared nostrils and agitated breathing, a hoarse cough, and a flood of phlegm—commonly known as “horse spleen wind.”

Instructions for Use

For a 3-year-old, administer 2 qian, mixed with warm water.

Realgar Life-Saving Powder,From *Secrets of Infant Care*, Volume 2.,For children with pulmonary distension, characterized by severe wheezing, a protruding chest with counterflow of qi, fluttering of the flanks, flared nostrils and agitated breathing, a hoarse cough, and a flood of phlegm—commonly known as “horse spleen wind.”

More Herbs Formulas

Seven-Fragrance Cake

Seven-Fragrance Cake,*Clinical Guidelines for Medical Case Studies*, Volume 10.,In the summer months of childhood, consuming cold, damp fruits and vegetables causes dampness to accumulate in the spleen and stomach, leading to diarrhea.

Hengshan Black Plum Decoction

Hengshan Black Plum Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 197), citing *Formulas for Emergency Treatment*.,Malaria with phlegm obstructing the diaphragm, preventing vomiting.

Jade Tree Oil

Jade Tree Oil,From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.,

Musk Appetite-Stimulating Pills

Musk Appetite-Stimulating Pills,*Remarkably Effective Formulas*, Volume 64.,For children with weak spleen and stomach who gradually lose their appetite, resulting in diminished blood and vital energy, poor nourishment of the muscles, emaciation, impaired organ function, labored and hot breathing, as well as cranial suture separation, regurgitation of food and worms, restlessness, thirst, and retching.

Mu Xiang Decoction

Mu Xiang Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 199, citing *Formulas for Public Health in Guangnan*.,Malaria caused by miasma.

Mulberry Paste

Mulberry Paste,*The Posthumous Writings of Shen Zhai*, Volume 7.,Bone-steaming syndrome.

Instant Relief Pills

Instant Relief Pills,From *One Hundred Questions on Gynecology*, Volume 1.,For cough due to lung heat, accompanied by shortness of breath and wheezing so severe that the patient cannot sit or lie down, with swelling of the body and face, and an inability to eat or drink.

Large Areca Nut Powder

Large Areca Nut Powder,From *Essentials of Surgical Medicine*, Volume 2, citing a formula by Cheng Ziyu.,For dry and wet scabies and tinea.

Proven Toad Venom Five Wasting Disorders Pills

Proven Toad Venom Five Wasting Disorders Pills,Formula by Tao Guo-zuo, cited in *Yi Bian*, Volume 5.,For the five types of wasting diseases in children.

Mulberry-Perilla-Cinnamon-Poria Decoction

Mulberry-Perilla-Cinnamon-Poria Decoction,From *Yi Chuan Sheng Yi*, Volume 3.,Dampness-phlegm retention. Fluid accumulates beneath the heart, entering the chest and diaphragm, causing coughing, retching, labored breathing, and shortness of breath; the condition appears swollen.

Chicken Egg and Changshan Pills

Chicken Egg and Changshan Pills,From *Xiaopin Fang*, cited in Volume 5 of *Wai Tai*.,Malaria.

Decoction for Dispelling Stagnation and Guiding Qi

Decoction for Dispelling Stagnation and Guiding Qi,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 5.,Abdominal pain.

Hemorrhoid Ointment

Hemorrhoid Ointment,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 3.,

Spleen-Nourishing Cardamom Pills

Spleen-Nourishing Cardamom Pills,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 67.,For rising qi, spleen and stomach deficiency, pain in the chest and abdomen, distension and fullness in the flanks, or occasional loose stools.

Soybeans Soaked in Wine

Soybeans Soaked in Wine,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 93.,For stroke with paralysis of the limbs.

Clear Metal Decoction

Clear Metal Decoction,From *Elucidations on Pediatrics*, Volume 4.,Common cold with cough and vomiting.

Divine Immortal Single-Point Powder

Divine Immortal Single-Point Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 86, citing *Formulas from the Sea*.,For all eye diseases that have not responded to other medications.

Liver-Draining Scutellaria Powder

Liver-Draining Scutellaria Powder,*Shenghui* (Vol. 3).,For stagnation and excess of liver qi, restlessness and discomfort in the limbs, and red, painful eyes.

Hu’s Solitary Phoenix Powder

Hu’s Solitary Phoenix Powder,From *Effective Prescriptions for Women*, Volume 18.,Postpartum condition characterized by closed eyes and inability to speak.

Artemisia Annua Pills

Artemisia Annua Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 93.,For bone-consuming wasting disease, emaciation, cough, shortness of breath, and progressive wasting and emaciation.

Hemostatic Powder

Hemostatic Powder,*A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 30.,For uncontrollable bleeding resulting from falls, blows, sprains, or contusions.

Hazelnut Porridge

Hazelnut Porridge,From *New Compilation for the Relief of the Masses*, Volume 7.,

Secret-Transmitted Decoction for Treating Malnutrition

Secret-Transmitted Decoction for Treating Malnutrition,From *Songya Medical Path* (Volume 2).,For childhood malnutrition (gan), characterized by stools that are milky white and urine that is turbid or, when clarified, resembles rice water.

Xun Shang Pills

Xun Shang Pills,*New Compilation of Mei’s Proven Formulas*, Volume 6.,For fractures of tendons and bones.

Dangui-Lian Pill

Dangui-Lian Pill,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 211.,For five-colored dysentery due to yin deficiency; for pregnant women with bloody dysentery, abdominal pain, threatened miscarriage, and a weak, rapid pulse.