Seizures in children according to Chinese Medicine
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Two herbal formulas that might help with seizures in children
Gun Tan Wan
Why might Gun Tan Wan help with seizures in children?
Gun Tan Wan has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of pediatric seizure disorder
Hui Chun Dan
Source date: Late 18th century
Number of ingredients: 19 herbs
Key actions: Opens the sensory orifices. Arrests spasms and convulsions. Clears Heat and transforms Phlegm.
Why might Hui Chun Dan help with seizures in children?
Hui Chun Dan has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of pediatric seizure disorder
Styrax resin might help with seizures in children
Why might Styrax (Su He Xiang) help with seizures in children?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat seizures 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
Other symptoms often associated with seizures in children
Coma Stroke Chest congestion Coronary artery disease Biliary colic Convulsions in children