Formula External formulas for External disorders

Bing Peng San

冰硼散

Also known as:

Borneal and Borax Powder

Formula Composition

Bing Pian
Bing Pian
Peng Sha
Peng Sha
Xuan Ming Fen
Xuan Ming Fen
Zhu Sha
Zhu Sha
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputy
Assists main
Assistant
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Clears Toxic-Heat
  2. Dispels putrescence
  3. Reduces swellings and relieves pain

Patterns Treated

Wind-Heat, Toxic-Heat

Historical Origin

Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine (1617 AD )

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TCM Actions & Uses Formula Ingredients Contraindications

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Bing Peng San

Main Actions

Clears Toxic-Heat
Dispels putrescence
Reduces swellings and relieves pain

Key TCM Concepts

Bing Peng San is a 4-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Borneol (Bing Pian) and Borax (Peng Sha) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1617 AD, it belongs to the category of external formulas for External disorders. Its main actions are: 1) clears Toxic-Heat and 2) dispels putrescence.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Bing Peng San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Wind-Heat or Toxic-Heat. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as thrush, gingivitis or mandibular osteomyelitis for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Wind-Heat
  • Toxic-Heat

Common Applications

Thrush Gingivitis Mandibular osteomyelitis Acute middle ear infections Chronic middle ear infections Acute rhinitis Chronic rhinitis Impetigo Mumps Dermatitis bullosa

Ingredients in Bing Peng San

Detailed information about each herb in Bing Peng San and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Bing Pian
Bing Pian

Borneol

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Lungs
Parts Used Organic compound obtained from plant extracts
Role in Bing Peng San
In general Bing Pian's main actions are as follows: "Opens the Orifices and awakens the spirit. Clears Heat and relieves pain."

In the context of Bing Peng San, it is used because it reduces swelling and alleviates pain.
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Peng Sha
Peng Sha

Borax

Temperature Cool
Taste Salty, Sweet
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used The mineral
Role in Bing Peng San
In general Peng Sha's main actions are as follows: "Applied topically for Toxic-Heat. Clears Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs. "

In the context of Bing Peng San, it is used because it clears Heat, reduces swelling, and disperses clumps.
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Xuan Ming Fen
Xuan Ming Fen

Exsiccated Sodium Sulfate

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Salty
Organ Affinity Stomach, Large Intestine
Parts Used The mineral powder
Role in Bing Peng San
In general Xuan Ming Fen's main actions are as follows: "Clear Heat and unblock the stools. Reduce swelling. "

In the context of Bing Peng San, it is used because it softens hardness and drains Fire.
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Zhu Sha
Zhu Sha

Cinnabar

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart
Parts Used The mineral itself
Role in Bing Peng San
In general Zhu Sha's main actions are as follows: "Calms the spirit and Heart. Stops convulsions. Clears Heat and toxins."

In the context of Bing Peng San, it is used because it unblock the vessels and resolve Toxicity.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Bing Peng San

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

Application to the throat and oral cavity may result in ingestion of small amounts of the formula. Therefore, it is important that natural Borneol is used in this formula. The chemically-produced item is unsuitable for internal use. In addition, some action should be taken to ensure that the powder is not contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens if it is to be applied to mucous membranes or to open sores.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Bing Peng San may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.