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Yin Yu Pills,For those who have suffered from wind-epilepsy since childhood and whose condition persists into adulthood—or who experience episodes during overcast weather or seasonal changes, or after consuming hard or heavy foods and drinks—manifesting as contraction of all meridians, unsteady gait, and slurred speech.

Formulas Name : Yin Yu Pills

Chinese Name : 茵芋丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Aglaia leaf, 1 liang of lead丹, 1 liang of Gentiana macrophylla, 1 liang of Uncaria bark, 1 liang of gypsum, 1 liang of Du Heng, 1 liang of Euphorbia, 1.5 liang of Acorus, 1.5 liang of Scutellaria, 0.5 liang of pine lichen, 10 beetles, and 3 liang of licorice.

Source

*Qianjin*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of small beans.

Benefits

For those who have suffered from wind-epilepsy since childhood and whose condition persists into adulthood—or who experience episodes during overcast weather or seasonal changes, or after consuming hard or heavy foods and drinks—manifesting as contraction of all meridians, unsteady gait, and slurred speech.

Instructions for Use

Children under 3 years of age should take 5 pills; those 3 years and older, 7 pills; those 5 years and older, 10 pills; and those 10 years and older may take up to 15 pills.

Yin Yu Pills,*Qianjin*, Volume 5.,For those who have suffered from wind-epilepsy since childhood and whose condition persists into adulthood—or who experience episodes during overcast weather or seasonal changes, or after consuming hard or heavy foods and drinks—manifesting as contraction of all meridians, unsteady gait, and slurred speech.

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