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Taiyi Powder,For acute and chronic convulsions in children, with irregular spasms, as well as fetal epilepsy.

Formulas Name : Taiyi Powder

Chinese Name : 太乙散

Drug Formulation

21 Tianjiang seeds (roasted), 21 scorpions, half a liang of Fangfeng, half a liang of Tianma, half a liang of cinnabar.

Source

*The Yongle Encyclopedia*, Volume 978, citing *Complete Formulas for Infants*.

Processing

Add 1 qian of musk to the above ingredients and grind into a powder.

Benefits

For acute and chronic convulsions in children, with irregular spasms, as well as fetal epilepsy.

Instructions for Use

For children aged 3 years, use 1 character’s worth of the formula, mixed with breast milk and administered orally.

Taiyi Powder,*The Yongle Encyclopedia*, Volume 978, citing *Complete Formulas for Infants*.,For acute and chronic convulsions in children, with irregular spasms, as well as fetal epilepsy.

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