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Scorpion and Aconite Decoction

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Scorpion and Aconite Decoction,Convulsions. Twitching of the hands and feet, with excessive saliva rising and accumulating.

Formulas Name : Scorpion and Aconite Decoction

Chinese Name : 蝎乌汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang Sichuan Aconite (peeled and with navel removed; used raw), 10 whole scorpions (with tips removed to neutralize toxicity).

Source

From Volume 10 of *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, citing a formula by Tang.

Benefits

Convulsions. Twitching of the hands and feet, with excessive saliva rising and accumulating.

Instructions for Use

Add 7 slices of fresh ginger to the above ingredients, decoct in water, and strain out the residue. Divide into 3 doses.

Scorpion and Aconite Decoction,From Volume 10 of *The Great Compendium of Medical Formulas*, citing a formula by Tang.,Convulsions. Twitching of the hands and feet, with excessive saliva rising and accumulating.

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