Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Bing Peng San - 冰硼散- Borneolum Borax Powder (Topical)

English: Borneolum and Borax Powder
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Borneolum Bing Pian 0.3-0.9g Alleviates pain, Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Drains Fire, Resolves toxicity.
Borax Peng Sha 1.5-3g Relieves toxicity, prevents putrefication, clears Heat and dissolves Phlegm.
With Bing Pian and Xuan Ming Fen, for swelling and ulcerations of the mouth, tongue, and throat.
Mirabilitum Purum Xuan Ming Fen 3-9g Most effective topically for ulcers of the mouth.
Cinnabaris Zhu Sha 0.3-3g Clears Heat, relieves toxicity and prevents putrefaction (topically).
With Bing Pian and Peng Sha, topically for sores of the oral cavity.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Relieves pain
  • Prevents putrefication
  • Relieves toxicity

Syndromes

  • Wind-Heat
  • Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Sore throat
  • Oral ulcers
  • Swollen throat
  • Red throat

Treats

  • Sore throat
  • Oral ulcers
  • Periodontitis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Gingivitis
  • Rheumatic fever

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • For topical use only.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.