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Sheng Ji San生肌散

Generate Flesh Powder

Also known asGenerate Flesh Powder (topical)

Medicinals
6

Composition

  • Lu Gan ShiCalamina15 g

    Dries Dampness, generates flesh and stops itching related to long-term drainage of pus from open sores topically.

  • Zhong Ru ShiStalactitum9 g

    Resolves Phlegm.

  • Hua ShiTalcum30 g

    Absorbs Dampness and clears Heat topically.

  • Hu PoSuccinum9 g

    Reduces swelling and promotes healing topically.

  • Zhu ShaCinnabaris3 g

    Clears Heat, relieves toxicity and prevents putrefaction topically.

  • Bing PianBorneolum0.3 g

    Clears Heat, drains Fire, resolves toxicity, dissipates nodules and alleviates itching and pain.

Actions

  • Eliminates Heat
  • Purges Fire
  • Removes Dampness by drying
  • Promotes new tissue growth
  • Halts the itching that comes from sores draining pus over a long period
  • Counteracts toxicity
  • Disperses nodules
  • Relieves itching and pain

Patterns treated

Damp-Heat with Toxic quality

Manifestations

  • Clusters of boils
  • Chancre sores from syphilis

Indications

  • Boils occurring in clusters
  • Syphilitic infection

Cautions

Cinnabaris Zhu Sha should not be used over a long period. Applying it daily for a week is advised, and if there is no improvement by then, a different treatment should be considered.

Notes

Pulverize the ingredients to a fine powder, apply once or twice each day, and cover with a bandage.