Ba Jin San,From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 5.,Leprosy.
Ba Jin San
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Formulas Name : Ba Jin San
Chinese Name : 八金散
Drug Formulation
Jin Jing Shi, Yin Jing Shi, Yang Qi Shi, Xuan Jing Shi, Ci Shi, gypsum, talc, and Yu Yu Liang Shi—each in equal parts.
Source
From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 5.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Place the powder in a gold- and silver-lined crucible, seal the opening with salt clay, and calcine over alternating high and low heat until thoroughly red-hot. Allow to cool, then grind into a fine powder. Add half a liang of mercury and 1 qian of calomel, grinding until no specks remain visible. Then add the remaining herbs and grind again until uniformly mixed.
Benefits
Leprosy.
Instructions for Use
Have the patient first wash the affected area and wipe it dry. Then, mix the powder with a small amount of oil to form a thick, firm paste, and apply it to the affected area. After the second application, rinse the mouth with Guanzhong Decoction; do not swallow the liquid. Wash both hands thoroughly and avoid touching the mouth, nose, ears, or eyes. On the fourth day, at the first Fu hour, reapply the medicine as before. Do not use it on the seventh day; discontinue treatment as soon as improvement is seen.
Note
After applying the ointment, drinking water is strictly prohibited; the patient should remain still and sit quietly for three days, until saliva begins to flow from the mouth.
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Ba Jin San,Leprosy.