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.)

Qian Jin San - 千金散 - Thousand Ducat Powder (Topical)

English: Thousand Ducat Powder
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Olibanum Ru Xiang 15g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, reduces swelling and generates flesh.
Myrrh Mo Yao 15g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain, reduces swelling, generates flesh and promotes healing.
With Ru Xiang, topically as a powder for skin lesions and ulcerations.
Calomelas Qing Fen 15g Strongly kills parasites, generates flesh and promotes the healing of sores.
Cinnabaris Zhu Sha 15g Clears Heat, relieves toxicity and prevents putrefaction topically.
Calcined Arsenic Duan Pi Shuang 6g Kills parasites and erodes sores topically.
Halloysitum Rubrum Chi Shi Zhi 15g Promotes healing of wounds topically.
Dry-fried Galla Chinensis Chao Wu Bei Zi 15g Relieves Fire toxicity, clears Dampness and reduces swellings topically.
Calcined Realgar Duan Xiong Huang 15g Relieves toxicity and kills parasites topically.
Pyritum Rotundum She Han Shi 15g Stops bleeding and alleviates pain.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Promotes the movement of Qi
  • Promotes the healing of sores

Syndromes

  • Warts

Clinical Manifestations

  • Warts

Treats

  • Warts

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • This formula has a cauterizing action. Avoid contact with healthy skin.
  • Do not use on the face.
  • Do not use long-term.
  • Contraindicated during pregnancy.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind each of the ingredients into a fine powder then mix together. Sprinkle on the wart and cover with sterile gauze and affix with tape. Avoid wetting the area. Reapply every 2-3 days until the wart drops off..

Modifications

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