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Xiao Xingxing Pill,For sudden convulsions, epilepsy, tidal fevers, and various conditions of restlessness due to deficiency, as well as drug toxicity rising to the head, and restlessness with thirst.

Formulas Name : Xiao Xingxing Pill

Chinese Name : 小惺惺丸

Drug Formulation

2 qian of sow’s feces (collected in the 12th lunar month, charred until the essence remains), 2 qian of cinnabar (ground with water until fine), 2 qian of borneol, 2 qian of musk, 1 qian of ox bile (each ground separately), and half a liang of snake bile (from the Western Mountains; charred until red, quenched in vinegar three times, ground with water until fine, and used dry).

Source

From *Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Processing

Form into pills the size of a paulownia seed using a paste made from “East-Flowing Water,” and coat with cinnabar.

Benefits

For sudden convulsions, epilepsy, tidal fevers, and various conditions of restlessness due to deficiency, as well as drug toxicity rising to the head, and restlessness with thirst.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 pills per dose; crush them with a key and dissolve in warm water after meals. For newborn infants, it is advisable to administer 1 pill to eliminate all diseases contracted in utero.

Xiao Xingxing Pill,From *Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume 2.,For sudden convulsions, epilepsy, tidal fevers, and various conditions of restlessness due to deficiency, as well as drug toxicity rising to the head, and restlessness with thirst.

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