Scissors-Thigh Pills

Scissors-Thigh Pills,For acute convulsions in children, accompanied by profuse drooling and spasms.

Formulas Name : Scissors-Thigh Pills

Chinese Name : 剪刀股丸

Drug Formulation

Euphorbia 2 qian (slightly decocted in 1 zhan of whey), Stone Swallow 2 qian (pounded and ground), Mercury Oxide (ground) 2 qian,42 Thorn-hard Seeds (with pulp), 21 scorpion tails (whole and stir-fried), 1 qian of aloe (ground), 2 qian of frankincense (ground), 2 qian of indigo powder (ground), half a qian of borneol (ground), and half a qian of ox bile (ground).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 169.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; use hot water to moisten snow cake and form into pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

For acute convulsions in children, accompanied by profuse drooling and spasms.

Instructions for Use

Administer 1 pill per dose; crush it with the handle of a pair of scissors, dissolve it in a strong decoction of mint, and administer orally; if the child’s jaw is clenched shut, pry the jaw open and pour the mixture into the mouth.

Scissors-Thigh Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 169.,For acute convulsions in children, accompanied by profuse drooling and spasms.

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