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Purple Snow Special Pill

Chinese Prescription: Zi Xue Dan

English Translation: Purple Snow Special Pill

Formula Type: Clear Heat and Open the Orifices

Actions: Clears heat, opens the sensory orifices, controls spasms & convulsions, & extinguishes wind.

Indications: High fever, irritability & restlessness, delirious speech, impaired consciousness, muscle twitches, spasms, convulsions, thirst, parched lips, dark urine, constipation, a scarlet red tongue with a dry, yellow coat, & a forceful, wiry, & rapid pulse. Also used for febrile convulsions in children.

Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy & used with caution in the weak & debilitated. The use of this formula should be discontinued as soon as the symptoms of impaired consciousness improve. Overuse of the formula can easily injure the source qi & exhaust the yin, which, in severe cases may lead to marked sweating, nausea & vomiting, cold extremities, a frozen affect, dyspnea, palpitations, dizziness, & vertigo. While taking this formula, spicy, rich, or greasy foods should be avoided.

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