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Xianwu Dou,This is for cases where, following a seizure or epileptic episode, the mind and spirit have become uncontrolled, leading to mental confusion.

Formulas Name : Xianwu Dou

Chinese Name : 仙乌豆

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Guo Dan, 2 liang of Jin Fan.

Source

From *General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 6).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, place it in a small box, first seal the opening with oyster shell powder and sew it shut, then secure it with salt mud. Calcine over charcoal until it turns completely red, let it cool, then remove and grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

This is for cases where, following a seizure or epileptic episode, the mind and spirit have become uncontrolled, leading to mental confusion.

Instructions for Use

Combine 1 dou of water, 5 sheng of black beans, and the powdered medicine in a pot; boil until all the water has evaporated. Dry in the sun and consume as desired, at any time.

Xianwu Dou,From *General Essentials of Health* (Vol. 6).,This is for cases where, following a seizure or epileptic episode, the mind and spirit have become uncontrolled, leading to mental confusion.

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