Convulsions in children according to Chinese Medicine
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A herbal formula that might help with convulsions in children
Feng Yin Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 12 herbs
Key actions: Extinguishes and pacifies Wind with heavy medicinals. Calms the Mind. Clears Heat.
Why might Feng Yin Tang help with convulsions in children?
Feng Yin Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of childhood febrile convulsions
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat convulsions in children
Why might Silkworm (Jiang Can) help with convulsions in children?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat convulsions in children as can be seen on Silkworm's page.
Silkworms is a Neutral herb that tastes Pungent and Salty. It targets the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Antispasmodic, subdues Internal Wind. Expels Wind and stops pain. Clears Toxins and dissipates nodules.
Why might Styrax (Su He Xiang) help with convulsions in children?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat convulsions in children as can be seen on Styrax's page.
Styrax is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Spleen and the Heart.
Its main actions are: Opens the Orifices and clears the Mind. Stops pain
Why might Magnetite (Ci Shi) help with convulsions in children?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat convulsions in children as can be seen on Magnetite's page.
Magnetite is a Cold herb that tastes Salty. It targets the Heart, the Kidney, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Calms and sedates the spirit. Pacifies the Liver and calms the rising Liver Yang. Helps the Kidneys grasp Lung Qi. Improves hearing and eyesight.
Why might Amber (Hu Po) help with convulsions in children?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat convulsions in children as can be seen on Amber's page.
Amber is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Bladder, the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Calms the Mind, Clears Blood Stagnation and unblocks menses. Promotes urination. Reduces swelling and promotes healing
Why might Tabasheer (Tian Zhu Huang) help with convulsions in children?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat convulsions in children as can be seen on Tabasheer's page.
Tabasheer is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Clears Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs. Clears Heat in the Heart and relieves convulsions and tremors.
Other symptoms often associated with convulsions in children
Insomnia Seizures Coronary artery disease Sores Tremors Convulsions Swellings Palpitations Anxiety Forgetfulness