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Peng Sha / Borax
Peng Sha
Taste: Sweet, Salty • Temperature: Cool • Category: External Application • Sub Category:

Dosage

1.5-3g internal as pill or powder, topically as pwdr or paste

Actions

1. Relieves toxicity & prevents putrefaction: used both internally & topically for pain & swelling in the throat, open sores in the oral cavity, & white, draining vaginal lesions (such as in severe candidiasis). Clears heat & dissolves phlegm: taken internally for hot phlegm obstruction with sputum that is difficult to expectorate.

3. Dries dampness: applied topically to blisters between the toes that are caused by damp toxin.

4. Transforms stones: for painful urinary dysfucntion with stones.

Meridians

Lung, Stomach

Cautions

Use internally with caution. Long-term use can cause renal dysfunction.