Qian Jin San

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Source: Zhong Yi Wai Ke Xue

Last updated October 1, 2026

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Description

Qian Jin San (Worth a Thousand Gold Powder), from TCM External Medicine (Zhong Yi Wai Ke Xue).

Actions: Eliminate putridity and close sore. Indicated for the treatment of sores and ulcers

Indications: It is not suitable for overdose or long-term use. And its use is cautious in patients with liver and kidney insufficiency

Source: Xi S, Gong Y. Essentials of Chinese Materia Medica and Medical Formulas: New Century Traditional Chinese Medicine. Academic Press/Elsevier, 2017, pp. 861–873.

Preparation

Grind the ingredients into powder, and put it into the affected area

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Match score combines dosage-weighted composition (cosine, 70%) with shared-herb overlap (Jaccard, 30%).

Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.

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