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Tradition:


TCM

Source / Author:


Herbal Teachings from the Respectfully Decorated Hall (Jing Xiu Tang Yao Shuo)

Herb Name

Niu Huang (Bezoar) *
She Xiang (Musk) *
Dan Nan Xing (Arisaema) **
Da Huang (Rhubarb)
Tian Zhu Huang (Tabasheer)
Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria)
Quan Xie (Scorpion)
Tian Ma (Gastrodia)
Bai Jiang Can (Silkworm)
Chen Pi (Tangerine peel)
Ban Xia (Pinellia)
Bai Dou Kou (Amomum)
Tan Xiang (Sandalwood)
Mu Xiang (Costus)
Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange)
Chen Xiang (Aloeswood)
Gan Cao (Licorice)
Gou Teng (Uncaria)
Zhu Sha (Cinnabar)

Latin


Calculus Bovis
Moschus moschiferus
Arisaema amurense
Rheum palmatum
Bambusa arundinacea
Fritillariae Cirrhosae
Buthus martensi
Gastrodia elata

Bombyx batryticatus
Citrus reticulata
Pinellia ternata
Amomum Kravanh
Santalum album
Saussurea lappa
Citrus aurantium
Aquilaria sinensis
Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Uncaria sinensis
Mercuric sulphide

Amount



12 grams ea.

60 grams ea.











37 ½ grams ea.
26 grams
24 grams
1 gram

* Synthetic Bezoar and Musk are generally used today.
** Ariseame Dan Nan Xing is prepared with Bile.

Preparation:


Powder and make small pills (traditionally about 90 mg each).

Function:


Opens the Orifices, Clears Heat, Resolves Plegm, Stops Spasms and Convulsions

Use:


Fever, restlessness, red face, excess mucus
1. Childhood Convulsions
2. Seizures
3. Epilepsy
5. Severe Irritability and Restlessness in infants
6. Pneumonia
7. Measles
8. Scarlet Fever
9. Severe acute Cough with excess Phlegm and Fever
10. Acute Gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea
11. Acute Meningitis
12. Encephalitis
13. Postpartum Convulsions

Dose:


Child under 1 year old: 1 pill (90mg) taken 2–3 times daily, crushed and mixed in water.
Child of 2 years old: 2 pills (180mg), taken 2–3 times daily, crushed and mixed in water
One pill can be increased per year in children.
Adult dose: 2–3 grams, 2–3 times daily.

Cautions:


1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Not used long term due to Cinnabar content.
3. Avoid overdose.
4. Only for conditions with excess, not used in deficient conditions.

Modifications:


1. Cinnabar can be replaced with Pearl Powder in a dose similar to Bezoar and Musk.

Similar Formulas:


Bo Ying Compound

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