Stop Spasms Powder
Chinese Prescription: Zhi Jing San
English Translation: Stop Spasms Powder
Formula Type: Release Wind from the Skin and Channels
Actions: Extinguishes wind, relieves spasms, & alleviates pain.
Indications: Muscle twitches of the extremities, rigidity & spasms of the entire body to the point of opisthotonus (a tetanic spasm in which the spine & extremities are so extended that the body rests on the head & heels), trismus, or convulsions. In severe cases, there is loss of consciousness. The formula is also used for the treatment of stubborn headaches, migraine, & joint pain.
Contraindications: Because the ingredients in this formula are toxic, it should not be taken in large doses, long-term, or during pregnancy.
Pinyin | English | Suggested Dosage |
view: Quan Xie
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Scorpion |
2g |
view: Wu Gong
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Centipede |
2g. Grind equal amounts of the ingredients into a powder. Take in 0.9-1.5g doses 2-4 times a day with warm water |
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Quan Xie / Scorpion |
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Taste: Salty, Acrid • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Extinguish Wind • Sub Category: |
Dosage2.4-4.5g, or 0.9-1.5g when just tail used, 0.6-0.9g as pill or powder |
Actions1. Extinguishes wind & stops tremors & convulsions: for Liver wind phlegm patterns with such symptoms as spasms, acute or chronic childhood convulsions, tetany, opisthotonos, tic, tetanus, & seizures. This is one of the more effective wind-extinguishing substances.
2. Attacks & relieves fire toxin & dissipates nodules: used topically for toxic sores, swellings, & scrofula in accordance with the theory, "Use toxin to attack toxin."
3. Unblocks the collaterals & stops pain: for stubborn headaches (including migraines) & painful obstruction. |
MeridiansLiver |
Cautions*Toxic* Because this substance is toxic, always use caution & never overdose. The major toxic effect of katsutoxin is respiratory paralysis. Contraindicated in patterns of wind associated with blood deficiency, & during pregnancy. |
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Wu Gong / Centipede |
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Taste: Acrid • Temperature: Warm • Category: Extinguish Wind • Sub Category: |
Dosage0.9-3g, or 0.6-1g as pill or powder |
Actions1. Extinguishes wind & stops spasms & convulsions: for acute & chronic childhood convulsions, opisthotonos, lockjaw, & seizures.
2. Attacks toxin & dissipates nodules: used topically for toxic nodules in general including sores, carbuncles, & neck lumps. Also used for poisonous snake bites.
3. Unblocks the collaterals & stops pain: for stubborn headaches (including migraines) & painful obstruction. |
MeridiansLiver |
CautionsBecause this substance is toxic, always use caution & never overdose. Contraindicated during pregnancy. |