bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage Borneol (Borneolum Syntheticum)
1.5gm (5 fēn) Cinnabar (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae)
1.8gm (6 fēn) Borax (Borax)
15gm (5 qián) Grind into a very fine powder. Apply by blowing or rubbing on the affected area. For severe cases, use five to six times daily.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Clearing heat and removing toxin, dispelling putridity to promote tissue regeneration, subduing swelling to relieve pain.
bubble_chart Indications
Tinea-like erosion of the throat, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, carcinoma of the tongue, wooden tongue, purple tongue, mouth and tongue sores; also treats toothache.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
borax, borneol removing toxin and eliminating decay; sodium sulfate, Cinnabar clearing heat and removing toxin, softening hardness and dissipating mass.
bubble_chart Documentation
The inhibitory effect on dysentery bacilli, "Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine" 1960(3):254
This formula can inhibit Shigella and Schmitz dysentery bacilli at a concentration of 0.125%; at a concentration of 0.25%, it can inhibit Flexner and Sonne dysentery bacilli. It has been proven to have a certain inhibitory effect on the pathogenic bacteria of chronic colitis.
bubble_chart Modern Application
Currently used for acute and chronic inflammation of the oral cavity and throat, as well as chronic colitis.