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Scorpion Frost Powder,For acute and chronic convulsions in children, accompanied by excessive saliva and a gurgling sound in the throat.

Formulas Name : Scorpion Frost Powder

Chinese Name : 蝎霜散

Drug Formulation

Whole scorpion (wrapped in peppermint leaves, tied with string, and roasted until the peppermint leaves are charred), scorpion powder, and mercury oxide—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 375), citing *Formulas for the Complete Care of Infants*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For acute and chronic convulsions in children, accompanied by excessive saliva and a gurgling sound in the throat.

Instructions for Use

For a 1-year-old, administer 1 zi, mixed with peppermint juice. After a while, vomiting and loose stools indicate recovery. For acute or chronic convulsions, first administer a small amount of Shenbao Dan.

Note

Do not use for acute convulsions.

Scorpion Frost Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 375), citing *Formulas for the Complete Care of Infants*.,For acute and chronic convulsions in children, accompanied by excessive saliva and a gurgling sound in the throat.

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