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Unique-Effect Bitter Clove Powder

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Unique-Effect Bitter Clove Powder,In cases of extreme fright or anxiety, where phlegm invades the pericardium, leading to sudden onset of heart disease and unceasing delirium.

Formulas Name : Unique-Effect Bitter Clove Powder

Chinese Name : 独效苦丁香散

Drug Formulation

Bitter Clove (i.e., sweet melon stem) half liang.

Source

Formula from *Yonglei Qianfang*, Volume 13; name cited in *Puji Fang*, Volume 18.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

In cases of extreme fright or anxiety, where phlegm invades the pericardium, leading to sudden onset of heart disease and unceasing delirium.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with well water to fill one zhan, and consume it. After a severe vomiting episode, the patient will fall into a deep sleep; do not startle them, and they will recover completely. If vomiting causes the eyes to roll back, have the patient close both eyes during the episode; if they lose consciousness, have someone gently cover their eyes with their hands. If vomiting persists, mix a small amount of raw musk with warm water and administer it.

Unique-Effect Bitter Clove Powder,Formula from *Yonglei Qianfang*, Volume 13; name cited in *Puji Fang*, Volume 18.,In cases of extreme fright or anxiety, where phlegm invades the pericardium, leading to sudden onset of heart disease and unceasing delirium.

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