HERB FORMULAS

SHENG JI SAN - 生肌散 - GENERATE FLESH POWDER (TOPICAL)

English: Generate Flesh Powder
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Calamina Lu Gan Shi 15g Dries Dampness, generates flesh and stops itching related to long-term drainage of pus from open sores topically.
Stalactitum Zhong Ru Shi 9g Resolves Phlegm.
Talcum Hua Shi 30g Absorbs Dampness and clears Heat topically.
Succinum Hu Po 9g Reduces swelling and promotes healing topically.
Cinnabaris Zhu Sha 3g Clears Heat, relieves toxicity and prevents putrefaction topically.
Borneolum Bing Pian 0.3g Clears Heat, drains Fire, resolves toxicity, dissipates nodules and alleviates itching and pain.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Clears Heat
  • Drains Fire
  • Dries Dampness
  • Generates flesh
  • Stops itching related to long-term drainage of pus from open sores
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Dissipates nodules
  • Alleviates itching and pain

SYNDROMES

  • Toxic Damp-Heat

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Carbuncles
  • Syphilitic chancres

TREATS

  • Carbuncles

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Avoid long-term use of Cinnabaris Zhu Sha. Daily application for seven days is recommended. If healing has not started, consider other medication.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

  • Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and apply 1-2 times daily and then bandage.

MODIFICATIONS