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Xiao Hong Mian San

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Xiao Hong Mian San,For children with “bianzheng” syndrome, accompanied by palpitations and spontaneous diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Xiao Hong Mian San

Chinese Name : 小红绵散

Drug Formulation

Tianma, Ginseng, Whole Scorpion, Ephedra, Licorice, Poria, White Aconite, Safflower, Schizonepeta, Cinnabar, and Musk—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 361.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with “bianzheng” syndrome, accompanied by palpitations and spontaneous diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian per dose; decoct with mint and take while warm.

Xiao Hong Mian San,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 361.,For children with “bianzheng” syndrome, accompanied by palpitations and spontaneous diarrhea.

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