夫小儿癫痫者。由风邪热毒。伤于手少阴之经故也。心为帝王。神之所舍。其脏坚固。
不受
也。
治小儿心脏积热。时发癫痫。吐呕涎沫。作惊迷闷。铁粉丸方。
铁粉(一两细研) 铅霜(一分细研) 天麻(三分) 水银(半两) 龙齿(一两细
研) 天南
星(
研)
上件药。捣罗为末。都研令匀。以炼蜜和丸。如绿豆大。每服。以竹沥研化五丸服之。
量儿
治小儿癫痫。发动无时。心闷吐沫。雄黄丸方。
雄黄(半两细研) 朱砂(半两细研水飞过) 铁粉(半两细研) 猪胆(二枚) 熊
胆(一
分)
上以诸般胆汁。相和令匀。即入诸药末。和丸如绿豆大。每服。以金银汤下五丸。量儿
大小
治小儿五岁至七岁。发痫癫。无时发动。口出白沫。遗失大小便不觉。虎睛丸方。
虎睛(一对细研) 朱砂(半两细研水飞过) 露蜂房(半两微炙) 麻黄(半两去根
节) 子
芩(
子仁
(一两
藓皮(三
分)
黄(一分
细研)
两炙微
赤锉)
上件药。捣罗为末。炼蜜和捣三二百杵。丸如绿豆大。每服。以粥饮下五丸。量儿大小。
加
治小儿痫癫螈 。发歇无时。地龙散方。
干地龙(半两微炒) 虎睛(一对微炙) 人参(一分去芦头)以上三味。同捣罗为末。
金
箔(
分) 铅霜
(一分
上件药。都细研。入前三味。再研令匀。每服。以温水调下半钱。更看儿大小加减。
治小儿癫痫。至大不瘥。或发。即口出白沫。并大小便出不知。虎睛丸方。
虎睛(一对酒浸一宿微炙细研) 朱砂(一两细研水飞过) 铁粉(一两) 露蜂房(半
两微
炙)
葵(半
两) 麻黄(半两
分(两)
细研水飞过〕
上件药。捣罗为末。都研令匀。炼蜜和丸。如麻子大。每服。以温水下五丸。更量儿大
小。
治小儿癫痫。连年不瘥方。
铅(二两) 硫黄(一两) 水银(二两) 铁粉(一两)
上先将铅于铛子中令消。即下硫黄。炒不住手。就铛研搅。待硫黄烟气似息。入水银又
搅。
绿豆
治小儿癫痫等疾方。
光明朱砂(二两颗块者)
上以金箔。随朱砂颗块大小各裹之。用磁石末。入固济了瓶子中。实筑中心。留一小坑
子。
文火
即
食
治小儿癫痫欲发。即精神不足。眼目不明。螈 恶声。嚼舌吐沫。雌黄丸方。
雌黄(一两细研炒令褐色) 黄丹(一两炒令褐色) 麝香(一分)
上件药。相和细研如粉。用牛乳一升。慢火熬成膏。可丸即丸如绿豆大。每服。以温水
下二
治小儿癫痫。发歇不定。朱砂丸方。
朱砂(一两细研水飞过) 铅霜(一两) 铁粉(一两) 马牙硝(一两)
上件药。细研如面。以枣肉和丸。如绿豆大。每于食后。以熟水下三丸。量儿大小。以
意加
Pediatric epilepsy is caused by wind pathogens and heat toxins invading the Hand-Shaoyin (Heart) meridian. The Heart is the sovereign organ, the residence of the Shen (Spirit). Its viscera are solid and resistant to pathogenic invasion.
Formula for Tiel Fen Wan (Iron Powder Pill) to treat pediatric cardiac accumulation of heat, frequent epileptic seizures, vomiting of salivary foam, and symptoms of惊迷闷 (startle, confusion, and oppression):
Tie Fen (Iron Powder, 1 liang, finely ground) Qian Shuang (Lead Frost, 1 fen, finely ground) Tian Ma (Gastrodiae Rhizoma, 3 qian) Shui Yin (Mercurius, 0.5 liang) Long Chi (Draconis Os, 1 liang, finely ground) Tian Nan Xing (Arisaematis Rhizoma, appropriate amount, ground)
Crush and sieve the above herbs into powder. Mix and grind thoroughly until uniform. Bind with refined honey to form pills the size of mung beans. Each dose consists of five pills dissolved in Zhu Li (Bamboo Sap) and administered orally. Adjust the dosage according to the child's age.
Formula for Xiong Huang Wan (Realgar Pill) to treat pediatric epilepsy with unpredictable onset, mental oppression, and vomiting of foam:
Xiong Huang (Realgar, 0.5 liang, finely ground) Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris, 0.5 liang, finely ground and levigated with water) Tie Fen (Iron Powder, 0.5 liang, finely ground) Zhu Dan (Porcine Gallbladder, 2 units) Xiong Dan (Ursi Bile, 1 fen)
Mix various bile juices uniformly. Add the powdered herbs and bind to form pills the size of mung beans. Each dose consists of five pills taken with Jin Yin Tang (Decoction of Gold and Silver). Adjust the dosage according to the child's age.
Formula for Hu Jing Wan (Tiger Eye Pill) for children aged five to seven suffering from epilepsy with unpredictable onset, mouth foaming, and involuntary defecation/urination:
Hu Jing (Tiger Eye, 1 pair, finely ground) Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris, 0.5 liang, finely ground and levigated with water) Lu Feng Fang (Vespa Nidus, 0.5 liang, slightly roasted) Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, 0.5 liang, roots and joints removed) Zi Qin (Scutellariae Radix, specifically the kernel part, 1 liang) Xian Pi (Mori Cortex, 3 qian) Huang (Astragali Radix, 1 fen, finely ground) [Text fragment regarding processing omitted]
Crush and sieve the above herbs into powder. Bind with refined honey and pound 200-300 times to form pills the size of mung beans. Each dose consists of five pills taken with Zhou Yin (Rice Decoction). Adjust the dosage according to the child's age, increasing as necessary.
Formula for Di Long San (Earthworm Powder) to treat pediatric epilepsy with convulsions (Chou Yu) of unpredictable timing:
Gan Di Long (Pheretima, 0.5 liang, slightly stir-fried) Hu Jing (Tiger Eye, 1 pair, slightly roasted) Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 1 fen, rhizome removed)
Grind these three ingredients together into powder. Jin Bo (Folium Aurum, 1 fen) Qian Shuang (Lead Frost, 1 fen)
Finely grind all ingredients, mix with the previous three powders, and grind again until uniform. Each dose consists of half a qian mixed with warm water. Adjust the dosage according to the child's age.
Formula for Hu Jing Wan (Tiger Eye Pill) for severe, chronic pediatric epilepsy, or episodes with mouth foaming and involuntary defecation/urination:
Hu Jing (Tiger Eye, 1 pair, soaked in wine overnight, slightly roasted and finely ground) Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris, 1 liang, finely ground and levigated with water) Tie Fen (Iron Powder, 1 liang) Lu Feng Fang (Vespa Nidus, 0.5 liang, slightly roasted) Kui [Incomplete herb name] (0.5 liang) Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba, 0.5 liang, finely ground and levigated with water) [Incomplete text]
Crush and sieve the above herbs into powder. Mix and grind thoroughly until uniform. Bind with refined honey to form pills the size of hemp seeds. Each dose consists of five pills taken with warm water. Adjust the dosage according to the child's age.
Formula for treating pediatric epilepsy persisting for years without cure:
Qian (Plumbum, 2 liang) Liu Huang (Sulfur, 1 liang) Shui Yin (Mercurius, 2 liang) Tie Fen (Iron Powder, 1 liang)
First, melt the Plumbum in a pan. Add Sulfur and stir-fry continuously while grinding in the pan. When the smoke from the Sulfur subsides, add Mercurius and continue stirring. [Incomplete text regarding Green Bean]
Formula for treating pediatric epilepsy and related conditions:
Guang Ming Zhu Sha (High-quality Cinnabaris, 2 liang, preferably in lump form)
Wrap each lump of Cinnabaris with Folium Aurum according to its size. Place in a sealed bottle with Mo Shi Mo (Magnetitum Powder), compact the center, and leave a small depression. [Incomplete text regarding Wen Huo (gentle fire) and administration]
Formula for Ci Huang Wan (Orpiment Pill) to treat impending pediatric epilepsy characterized by lack of spirit, unclear vision, convulsions, aversion to sound, tongue biting, and foaming:
Ci Huang (Orpiment, 1 liang, finely ground and stir-fried until brownish) Huang Dan (Lithargyrum, 1 liang, stir-fried until brownish) She Xiang (Moschus, 1 fen)
Mix and grind the ingredients finely into a powder. Boil one sheng of Niu Ru (Bovis Lac) over gentle heat until it becomes an ointment. Form into pills the size of mung beans when possible. Each dose consists of two pills taken with warm water.
Formula for Zhu Sha Wan (Cinnabar Pill) to treat pediatric epilepsy with irregular onset and cessation:
Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris, 1 liang, finely ground and levigated with water) Qian Shuang (Lead Frost, 1 liang) Tie Fen (Iron Powder, 1 liang) Ma Ya Xiao (Natrii Sulfas, 1 liang)
Grind the ingredients finely like flour. Bind with Zao Rou (Jujubae Mesocarp) to form pills the size of mung beans. Take three pills with cooked water after meals. Adjust the dosage according to the child's age.