Study on the rules of external drug introduction in Shengji Zonglu
External drug introduction refers to the use of pills,powders,ointments,and soups in external prescriptions,which are applied together with the external prescription by sticking,rubbing,pointing,wiping teeth,rinsing,soaking,pad staining,and drip irrigation.The proportion of external drug introduction in the formula is light,the dosage is small,and the number is few.However,in terms of synergistically enhancing the overall efficacy of the prescription,reducing drug toxicity or side effects,or restricting violent drug properties,as well as adhering to the affected area and slow-release drug efficacy,they all directly and indirectly play an indispensable role in improving the therapeutic effect.There are 385 prescriptions for external drug introduction listed in the Shengji Zonglu,which can be used in a single form or in a combination of multiple forms due to treatment needs.Studying the usage patterns of external drug introduction has important guidance and reference significance for improving the efficacy of external prescriptions in modern clinical practice.
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