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Tou Nong San (透膿散) tonifies the qi and blood and invigorates the blood to expel pus; for sores and abscesses that, owing to deficiency, fail to come to a head, discharge or heal.
English Name
Discharge Pus Powder
Classical Source
Wai Ke Zheng Zong, 1617
Ingredients
- Huang Qi (tonify qi) – chief; Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong (nourish/invigorate blood)
- Chuan Shan Jia (substitute), Zao Jiao Ci (expel pus/penetrate)
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the qi and blood
- Invigorates the blood and expels pus (brings sores to a head)
Indications
Sores from deficiency: abscesses that are slow to come to a head or discharge, with a pale surround and dull pain, in a depleted patient.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale. Pulse: weak.
Modifications
Use a sustainable substitute for Chuan Shan Jia (pangolin is protected).
Cautions & Contraindications
For deficiency-type sores needing support; not for early-stage excess toxic sores.
