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Xiao Chao (Chong Qi) Pills,For all cases of convulsions, trembling of the hands and feet, anxiety and palpitations, and restless sleep.

Formulas Name : Xiao Chao (Chong Qi) Pills

Chinese Name : 小蛜(虫祁)丸

Drug Formulation

Chongqi (male scorpion), white aconite root, talc powder, cinnabar, indigo, fragrant ink, gold leaf, green willow twigs, fine tea, musk, Fangfeng, Qianghuo, pearl, white alum, Tianma, Poria, Polygala, and Chinese yam—each in equal parts.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 374.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Pound the powder with jujube pulp and wood apple until smooth, then shape into pills. Cut the pills into small tablets and coat them with cinnabar.

Benefits

For all cases of convulsions, trembling of the hands and feet, anxiety and palpitations, and restless sleep.

Instructions for Use

For children aged one year, administer 1–2 pills with Jinqian-Mint Decoction or Musk Decoction.

Xiao Chao (Chong Qi) Pills,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 374.,For all cases of convulsions, trembling of the hands and feet, anxiety and palpitations, and restless sleep.

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