Bingpeng San: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Powder for Heat Detoxification

Bingpeng San: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Powder for Heat Detoxification

Bingpeng San originates from the Ming Dynasty book Wai Ke Zheng Zong, and is a topical preparation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) composed of Bing Pian (Borneol), Peng Sha (Borax), Zhu Sha (Cinnabar), and Xuan Ming Fen (Calamine). Each bottle contains 0.6 grams and is traditionally used in TCM for its effects of clearing heat … Read more

External Application of Chang Wei San for Diarrhea Treatment

External Application of Chang Wei San for Diarrhea Treatment

Diarrhea is one of the common diseases in children. Chang Wei San is a commonly used medicine for treating diarrhea, especially in children. Patients or parents often inquire about how to use Chang Wei San at the medication consultation window. Upon hearing this medication name, you might think it is an oral powder. In fact, … Read more

Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Powders

Application of Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction Powders

1. Introduction In 2011, I attended a TCM lecture where a TCM teacher from Hebei mentioned the method of taking small dose decoction powders. At that time, I did not think much of it. In 2015, a patient with dermatitis found the preparation of traditional Chinese medicine cumbersome and asked if there was a simpler … Read more

Folk Remedies – Powder Therapy

Folk Remedies - Powder Therapy

【Indications for Internal Medicine】 1. Common Cold 1. Yin Qiao Gan Mao San (Yin Qiao Cold Powder): Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) 30g, Lian Qiao (Forsythia) 30g, Jie Sui (Mustard Seed) 18g, Bo He (Peppermint) 18g, Huang Qin (Scutellaria) 30g, Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria) 15g, Shi Chang Pu (Acorus) 18g, Huo Xiang (Agastache) 18g, Shen Qu … Read more

Four External Powder Formulas for Treating Difficult Diseases

Four External Powder Formulas for Treating Difficult Diseases

Sheng Tian Nan Xing (Raw Arisaema) Vinegar Paste for Abscess Treatment Sheng Tian Nan Xing 9-15g, ground into a fine powder, mixed with vinegar to form a paste, applied to the affected area 1-2 times daily. This external formula is effective in dispersing swelling and resolving abscesses, primarily treating pediatric abscesses. Sheng Tian Nan Xing … Read more

Selected Formulas for Spot Removal, Skin Whitening, and Moisturizing

Selected Formulas for Spot Removal, Skin Whitening, and Moisturizing

Baibai San (Eight Whites Powder) 【Formula】Bai Ji (White Bletilla), Bai Ding Xiang (White Clove), Bai Jiang Can (White Silkworm), Bai Chou (White Wormwood), Du Jiao Li (Thorny Jujube), Xin Sheng Ma (New Rhizome of Cimicifuga) each 90 grams, Shan Nai Zi (Mountain Nutmeg), Bai Lian (White Vine), Bai Zhi (White Atractylodes) each 60 grams, Bai … Read more

Common Pediatric Powder Formulas from the First Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Common Pediatric Powder Formulas from the First Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Common Pediatric Powder Formulas from the First Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine The pediatric powders from the First Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine have long been renowned, known far and wide for their convenience and remarkable efficacy. Here, we disclose some of the formulas for those interested to keep. Without further ado, read … Read more

How to Take Powdered Chinese Medicine?

How to Take Powdered Chinese Medicine?

As the pace of urban life accelerates, many professionals are busy with work, and some cannot boil Chinese medicine due to environmental constraints. Therefore, powdered Chinese medicine is used, and one can simply use an electric kettle to brew it with hot water.Generally, powdered Chinese medicine refers to Chinese herbal powders, which can be taken … Read more

Small Doses of Powdered Medicine: A Case Study of Treating Severe Illness with Minimal Dosage

Small Doses of Powdered Medicine: A Case Study of Treating Severe Illness with Minimal Dosage

【An eBook gift is available at the end】 Using Small Doses to Achieve Great Effects — A Case Study of Treating Costal PainAuthor/Xing Bin Every time I read the medical records of renowned practitioners, I am often impressed by their courage. In critical situations, using strong and heavy doses to turn the tide is indeed … Read more

Pharmacist Examination – Solid Dosage Forms and Powders

Section 1: Solid Dosage Forms Learning Objectives: 1. Classification, characteristics, and general quality requirements of solid dosage forms 2. Powders and granules 3. Tablets 4. Capsules 》 Classification, characteristics, and quality requirements 》 Clinical applications and precautions 》 Analysis of typical prescriptions Pharmaceutics – What to Expect? 1. Overview of Solid Dosage Forms 1. Classification … Read more