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Ruihong Powder,For various types of convulsions in children.

Formulas Name : Ruihong Powder

Chinese Name : 瑞红散

Drug Formulation

1 fen of cinnabar, 30 scorpion tails, and 30 stiff silkworm pupae (straight ones).

Source

From *Wang’s Collection of Prescriptions*, cited in Volume 10 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For various types of convulsions in children.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 zi or half a qian per dose, mixed with Peppermint Gold-Silver Decoction. May be taken daily.

Ruihong Powder，From *Wang’s Collection of Prescriptions*, cited in Volume 10 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.，For various types of convulsions in children.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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