Epilepsy and Mania Wine
Compound Rhubarb Wine
[Drug Composition] Rhubarb 1g, Wind-Preventing Herb 0.5kg
[Function and Indications] Epilepsy.
[Usage and Dosage] Adults: 10ml each time, three times daily; 0–14 years: 5ml each time, three times daily; under 10 years: 5ml each time, one to two times daily.
[Preparation Method] Grind herbs into coarse powder, add 1.5L of white wine, soak for fourteen days, filter for use.
[Precautions] Mild abdominal pain and diarrhea may occur after taking, generally no need to stop.
[Source] "Guangxi Health" 1973, (1): 54
Bamboo Rind and White Fish Wine
[Drug Composition] Bamboo Rind one handful, seven white fish from clothing
[Function and Indications] Epilepsy.
[Usage and Dosage] Take entire dose at once.
[Preparation Method] Use one *sheng* of wine, decoct to two *he*.
[Source] Ming Dynasty, "General Medical Formulas"
Amethyst Wine
[Drug Composition] Amethyst one *jin*, Lacteal Stone four *liang*, Ephedra, Poria, White Atractylodes each three *liang*, Wind-Preventing Herb, Polygala, Cinnamon Heart each four *liang*, Licorice three *liang*
[Function and Indications] Treat chronic wind-cold deficiency, heart Qi deficiency, or occasional fright.
[Usage and Dosage] Four *he* each time, three times daily, maintain continuous wine aroma.
[Preparation Method] Chop the nine herbs finely, soak in three *dou* of wine, soak in spring for three days.
[Source] Tang Dynasty, "Thousand Gold Prescriptions"
Dan-Sha and Musk Wine — Original name: "Dan-Sha Wine"
[Drug Composition] Dan-Sha (solid chunks) half *liang*, Musk two *qian*
[Function and Indications] Treat unstable mind, tendency to climb high places, reckless speech, frequent laughter, loud shouting, erratic behavior, constipation, red urine, undressing, inability to concentrate, hallucinations, delirious talk about gods and demons.
[Usage and Dosage] Take according to patient’s usual drinking capacity, until drunk. When patient falls asleep, immediately cover with thick clothes and blankets; sweating indicates cure. If patient cannot drink much, use Dan-Sha one *fen*, Musk half *qian*, one *sheng* of wine, prepare as above, drink intermittently.
[Preparation Method] Grind and mix herbs finely, soak in two *sheng* of ash-free wine in a porcelain bottle, slowly heat over fire, stirring occasionally with silver chopsticks to warm.
[Precautions] Do not take excessively or for long periods.
[Source] Song Dynasty, "Comprehensive Record of Holy Healing"