Wind-Subduing Decoction,*Direct Pointers on Pediatrics*, Volume 1.,Acute convulsions in children.
Wind-Subduing Decoction
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Formulas Name : Wind-Subduing Decoction
Chinese Name : 擒风汤
Drug Formulation
1 qian of white Aconite, 1 qian of dried silkworm, 1 qian of whole scorpion (roasted), 1 red centipede (legs removed; ground with raw scallions and raw mint in wine, then soaked overnight; dried), 1 qian of Sichuan turmeric, 1 qian of processed Pinellia, 1 qian of ephedra (knots removed), 1 qian of Notopterygium, and half a qian of calcium carbonate.
Source
*Direct Pointers on Pediatrics*, Volume 1.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
Acute convulsions in children.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 zi per dose, mixed with peppermint decoction.
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Wind-Subduing Decoction,Acute convulsions in children.