Ding Xian Wan 定癇丸
Arrest Seizure Pill
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Medical Reuelations (Yi Xue Xin Wu)
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Gastrodiae Elatae | ||
|
Fritillariae Cirrhosae | ||
|
Pinelliae Ternatae | ||
|
Poria cocos | ||
|
Poria cocos |
30 grams ea. | |
|
Arisaema | ||
|
Acorus calamus | ||
|
Buthus martensi | ||
|
Bombyx mori | ||
|
Succinum | ||
|
Juncus effusus |
15 grams ea. | |
|
Citrus reticulata | ||
|
Polygala tenuifolia |
21 grams ea. | |
|
Salvia miltiorrhiza | ||
|
Ophiopogon japonicus |
60 grams ea. | |
|
Mercuric sulphide |
9 grams |
* Pinellia is prepared with Ginger
** Arisaema is prepared with Bile.
*** Cinnabar is washed well in water.
Preparation:
Powder and form pills with a concentrated decoction of Licorice (120 grams), Bamboo juice (100 mls) and Ginger juice (50 mls).
Function:
Clears Phlegm, Stops Wind, Opens the Orifices
Use:
White and greasy tongue coat, slippery Pulse.
1. Seizures
2. Epilepsy
3. Convulsions
4. Vertigo
5. Dizziness
6. Numbness or Hemiplegia following stroke.
Dose:
6 grams twice daily.
Cautions:
1. Not used for cases with Heat
2. Not used long-term (due to Cinnabar)
3. Not used for Yin deficiency (or take with Liu Wei Di Huang Wan).
Modifications:
1. Marked weakness from Deficient Qi, add Ginseng
2. Yin deficiency take with Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.
3. Today, Cinnabar is best omitted.
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