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Sleep-Inducing Powder

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Sleep-Inducing Powder,For acute and chronic convulsions and spasms in children, resulting in an inability to sleep peacefully.

Formulas Name : Sleep-Inducing Powder

Chinese Name : 安睡散

Drug Formulation

Cinnabar (ground, water-washed) 1 qian, Frankincense 1 qian, Dragon’s Blood 1 qian (both finely ground), Musk half a qian (ground), Ginseng 5 qian, Sour Jujube Seeds (roasted) 5 qian, Southern Star Anise (roasted) 5 qian, White Aconite 5 qian, Centipede 1 (fried in butter, soaked in rice wine overnight), Whole Scorpions 21.

Source

*Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 431.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For acute and chronic convulsions and spasms in children, resulting in an inability to sleep peacefully.

Instructions for Use

For every year of age, use one character; mix with mint juice and good wine, bring to a boil, and administer.

Sleep-Inducing Powder,*Complete Record of Medicine*, Volume 431.,For acute and chronic convulsions and spasms in children, resulting in an inability to sleep peacefully.

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