Prescriptions for Treating Carbuncles and Abscess
Zhangrou Shengji San
Name
The Prescription of Zhangrou Shengji San
Source
The book Hui Zhi Tang Fang
Ingredients
Long Gu 6 g,Xue Jie 12 g,Xiang Pi 30 g,Er Cha 6 g,Lu Gan Shi 6 g,Ru Xiang 3 g,Mo Yao 3 g,Bing Pian 0.6 g.Explanation
Ru Xiang and Mo Yao: Activating blood, promoting the flow of qi and alleviating pain, resolving swelling and promoting tissue regeneration.
Bing Pian: Clearing heat and alleviating pain.
Long Gu: Inducing sedation and tranquilization, arresting and astringing discharge.
Xue Jie: Dispelling stasis and alleviating pain, stopping bleeding and promoting tissue regeneration.
Xiang Pi: Stopping bleeding and astringing the wound, removing rotten tissue and promoting tissue regernation.
Er Cha: Activating blood and healing wound, stopping bleeding, promoting regeneration.
Lu Gan Shi: Removing toxicity, astringing dampness, relieving itching and healing wounds.
The Effect of Zhangrou Shengji San
Effect
Promote tissue regernation.
Administrations
All the drugs are pounded into fine powder. Apply the powder with some plaster on 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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