Zhen Bao San 珍宝散
Precious Treasure Powder

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Dan Tai Yu An (Jade Case from the Cinnabar Platform”), Sun Wen Yin, 1636

* Human Urine Sediment, the sediment found in old urinals. This medicine is usually omitted from such formulas in modern times, sometimes being replaced with a mineral or salt that clears Heat and Poison.

Preparation:

Powder finely and mix well.

Function:

Clears Heat, resolves Poison, Generates Flesh

Use:

1. Aphthous ulcers, Oral Thrush (Specific)
2. Ulcerative stomatitis
3. Sore, ulcerated throat
4. Gingival ulceration / gum sores
5. Post-radiation oral mucositis

Dose:

Applied directly to the sore or ulcer; apply 2–3 times daily
Not taken internally.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Urine sediment can be replaced with substitutes such as Catechu or Bezoar. In this case, Alum may also be used.

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