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.)

Zhu Huang San - 珠黃散 - Mother Of Pearl And Cow Gallstone Powder (Topical)

English: Mother of Pearl and Cow Gallstone Powder (Topical)
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fructificatio Lasiosphera/Calvatia Ma Bo 15g Clears Lung Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and Improves the throat.
Indigo Naturalis Qing Dai 3g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood, disperses Stagnation and reduces swelling.
Catechu Er Cha 3g Drains Dampness, absorbs suppuration, stops bleeding and generates flesh.
With Peng Sha, topically for oral ulcers.
Borax Peng Sha 3g Relieves toxicity and prevents putrefication.
With Mang Xiao, Zhen Zhu and Zhu Sha, topically as a powder for ulcerations of the mouth or sore throat.
With Er Cha and Zhen Zhu, for general disorders of the oral cavity.
With Qing Dai and Huang Lian, for general disorders of the oral cavity with Heat and toxins.
Rz. Coptidis Huang Lian 1.5g Clears Heat topically.
Natrii Sulfas Mang Xiao 1.5g Clears Heat and reduces swelling.
With Peng Sha, topically for redness and swelling of the throat and ulcerations of the mouth.
Hb. Menthae Bo He 1.5g Disperses Wind-Heat, cools and clears the head and eyes and benefits the throat.
Calculus Bovis Niu Huang 1g Drains Heat and resolves Fire toxicity.
With Peng Sha and Er Cha, topically for swollen, painful gums.
With Zhen Zhu, topically for sores due to Heat toxin, throat Bi or periodontal disorders.
Fr. Mume Wu Mei 1g Stops bleeding.
Margarita Zhen Zhu 1g Promotes healing and generates flesh topically.

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

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the herbs into a powder and blow a small amount onto the affected area 2-3 times a day.

Modifications

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