Revival Pill,Formula by Zheng Yu, cited in Volume 13 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For pediatric stroke with clenched jaws and an inability to open the mouth.
Revival Pill
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Formulas Name : Revival Pill
Chinese Name : 还魂丹
Drug Formulation
1 zi of musk, 3–7 scorpion tails, 2 qian of cinnabar (ground separately), 1 Tiannanxing (with the core removed).
Source
Formula by Zheng Yu, cited in Volume 13 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.
Processing
Finely grind each ingredient separately, then combine them in a mortar and grind again. Mix with a small amount of fine flour and a few drops of water to form pills the size of mung beans.
Benefits
For pediatric stroke with clenched jaws and an inability to open the mouth.
Instructions for Use
Whenever a child exhibits these symptoms and the mouth remains clenched shut, immediately dissolve one pill in water and drip it into the child’s mouth to restore consciousness; thereafter, administer 2–3 pills via the Gold, Silver, and Peppermint Decoction. Once the condition has stabilized, other medications may be used for further treatment.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026
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Revival Pill,For pediatric stroke with clenched jaws and an inability to open the mouth.