Zhou Tian Powder

Zhou Tian Powder,For children with dark, sunken rashes; stiff neck and a fixed gaze; abdominal distension, shortness of breath, and convulsions; as well as all other severe symptoms.

Formulas Name : Zhou Tian Powder

Chinese Name : 周天散

Drug Formulation

5 qian of cicada slough, 1 liang of earthworm (cleaned of soil).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 404.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For children with dark, sunken rashes; stiff neck and a fixed gaze; abdominal distension, shortness of breath, and convulsions; as well as all other severe symptoms.

Instructions for Use

For younger children, use half a qian; for older children, 1 qian. Take with frankincense decoction. Take two consecutive doses; once the sores erupt, the condition will be cured.

Zhou Tian Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 404.,For children with dark, sunken rashes; stiff neck and a fixed gaze; abdominal distension, shortness of breath, and convulsions; as well as all other severe symptoms.

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