Wind-Dispelling Decoction，*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 171.，For pediatric wind-induced epilepsy characterized by foaming at the mouth, convulsions, and loss of consciousness.
Wind-Dispelling Decoction
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Formulas Name : Wind-Dispelling Decoction
Chinese Name : 醒风煎
Drug Formulation
1 white flower snakehead (one with a natural opening; use raw), half liang of dried scorpion (whole), half fen of cow bile (ground), 1 fen of cinnabar (ground), half fen of borneol (ground), and 1.5 qian of musk (ground).
Source
*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 171.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form a decoction, and store in a porcelain container.
Benefits
For pediatric wind-induced epilepsy characterized by foaming at the mouth, convulsions, and loss of consciousness.
Instructions for Use
Take a dose the size of a mung bean each time, washed down with warm water infused with mint.
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Wind-Dispelling Decoction,For pediatric wind-induced epilepsy characterized by foaming at the mouth, convulsions, and loss of consciousness.