Xiao Cao San

Xiao Cao San,For heart wind with restlessness and fever, confusion, delirious speech, occasional episodes of fright and terror, and a lack of self-awareness; episodes occur at irregular intervals.

Formulas Name : Xiao Cao San

Chinese Name : 小草散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Xiao Cao, 1 liang of Bi Zi Ren, half a liang of rhino horn shavings, 1 liang of red Poria, 1 liang of iron ore (finely ground), 3 fen of dragon’s tooth (finely ground), 1 liang of Indian turmeric (finely ground), 1 liang of raw dried Rehmannia, and 1 liang of amber powder (finely ground).

Source

*Shenghui* (Volume 4).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly with the ground herbs.

Benefits

For heart wind with restlessness and fever, confusion, delirious speech, occasional episodes of fright and terror, and a lack of self-awareness; episodes occur at irregular intervals.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with bamboo leaf decoction, regardless of the time of day.

Xiao Cao San,*Shenghui* (Volume 4).,For heart wind with restlessness and fever, confusion, delirious speech, occasional episodes of fright and terror, and a lack of self-awareness; episodes occur at irregular intervals.

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