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Wind-Subduing Decoction

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Wind-Subduing Decoction,Acute convulsions in children.

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.

Wind-Subduing Decoction,*Direct Pointers on Pediatrics*, Volume 1.,Acute convulsions in children.

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