[Source]

“Surgical Orthodox” Vol. 1.

 [Composition]

Tian Nan Xing, Gan Cao, Chen Pi, Hou Po, Cang Zhu, Da Huang, Huang Bai (Barberry), Bai Zhi, Jiang Huang, Tian Hua Fen
(10)

 [Category]

<Regulating Qi>: Chen Pi

<Tonifying Spleen and Middle Qi>: Gan Cao

<Clearing Heat and Drying Dampness>: Huang Bai

<Purgative>: Da Huang

<Releasing the Exterior with Acrid and Warm Properties>: Bai Zhi

<Aromatically Transforming Dampness>: Hou Po, Cang Zhu

<Invigorating Blood and Removing Stasis>: Jiang Huang

<Transforming Phlegm>: Tian Nan Xing

<Clearing Heat and Draining Fire>: Tian Hua Fen

[Functions]

Clears heat and detoxifies, dissipates carbuncles and swelling.

 [Indications]

Carbuncles and boils on the back, various sores and swellings, bruises and sprains, damp phlegm causing toxicity, swelling of the head, sores from contact with lacquer or fire, red and swollen skin due to wind-heat, skin sores, pus-filled sores, breast abscesses, ulcers, unknown swellings, dry and wet beriberi, breast abscesses in women, scarlet rash in children. For all kinds of stubborn and severe external swellings and sores, this formula is effective when applied readily, truly a convenient and excellent formula for sores.

 [Clinical Applications]

Acute cellulitis, carbuncles, boils, acute suppurative lymphadenitis, perianal abscesses, acute suppurative osteomyelitis, erysipelas, lymphadenitis, epidemic parotitis, suppurative parotitis, superficial thrombophlebitis, erythema nodosum.

 [Contraindications]

For external use only, not for internal consumption.

 [Mnemonic]

Cang Tian Zhi Hou Si Huang, Xing Chen (Cang Zhu, Tian Nan Xing, Zhi Zi, Hou Po, Huang Bai, Huang Qi, Jiang Huang, Chen Pi).

 [Pharmacological Actions]

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, detoxification, and pain relief effects.