Prescriptions for Removing Pathogenic Heat and Toxic Material
Zhenbao San: Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of Zhenbao San
Source
The book Dan Tai Yu An
Ingredients
Zhen Zhu 9 g,Peng Sha 3 g,Qing Dai 3 g,Bing Pian 1.5 g,Huang Lian 6 g,Ren Zhong Bai 6 g.Explanation
Zhen Zhu: Promoting tissue regeneration and wound healing.
Bing Pian: Clearing heat and alleviating pain.
Ren Zhong Bai: Clearing heat and reducing pathogenic fire.
Peng Sha, Qing Dai and Huang Lian: Clearing heat and removing toxicity.
The Effect of Zhenbao San
Effect
Clear heat and remove toxicity, promote tissue regernation.
Indications
Aphtha.
Administrations
All the drugs are pounded into fine powder. apply the powder on the affected area.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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