zi xue dan
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Nomenaclature

zǐ xuě dān
紫雪丹
Purple Snow Special Pill
Other Translations

Meaning of the Name


Functions

Open the Orifices

Release exterior and induce diaphoresis
Sx: high fever, irritability and restlessness, delirious speech, impaired consciousness, muscle twitches, spasms, convulsions, thirst, parched lips, dark urine, severe constipation, and childhood convulsions. T: n/a. P: n/a.


Composition:

shi gao 1500g

han shui shi 1500g

hua shi 1500g

xi jiao 150g

ling yang jiao 150g

she xiang 37.5g

xuan shen 500g

ci shi 1500g

sheng ma 500g

zhi gan cao 240g

qing mu xiang 150g

chen xiang 150g

ding xiang 30g

zhu sha 90g

mang xiao 5000g

xiao shi 96g

huang jin 3000g


Modifications


Preparation and Administration


Cautions and contraindications


Clinical Research and studies


Patent medicine equivalents or alternatives


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Footnote:


Herbs with this formula

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