Acne #3

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Sm. Coicis	Yi Yi Ren	30g	Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Heat, Expels pus, Resolves Dampness, Strengthens the Spleen. With Yi Yi Ren, for Spleen Deficiency with Excess Dampness and edema.
Cx. Dictamni	Bai Xian Pi	30g	Clears Heat, resolves Fire-toxicity, expels Wind, dries Dampness, clears Damp-Heat and stops itching. With Ku Shen, for Damp-Heat sores that itch.
Sm. Lablab	Bai Bian Dou	9g	Clears Summerheat, resolves Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae	Bai Zhu	9g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism. With Fu Ling and Yi Yi Ren, for Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with Dampness.
Poria	Fu Ling	9g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao. With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
Rz. Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae	Bei Xie	9g	Clears Damp-Heat from the skin.
Cx. Phellodendri	Huang Bai	9g	Drains Damp-Heat, drains Fire and relieves Fire toxicity.
Fr. Aurantii	Zhi Ke	9g	Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.
Sm. Euryales	Qian Shi	9g	Strengthens the Spleen and expels Dampness.
Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis	Hou Po	9g	Descends Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. With Zhi Ke, for abdominal distention due to Qi and Food Stagnation.
Rz. Cyperi	Xiang Fu	9g	Spreads and regulates Liver Qi and alleviates pain.
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis	Ku Shen	9g	Clears Heat, Disperses Wind, Dries Dampness, Stops itching.

Formula Actions

• Tonifies the Spleen
• Resolves Dampness
• Clears Heat

Syndromes

• Spleen Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Red swollen eruptions with a shiny oily complexion The lesions occur mainly on the face, neck, upper chest upper back and shoulders Comedones are common Papules and pustules are seen The skin is oily, shining and greasy Nodules Itchiness

Pain Constipation Decreased appetite Dry stool Short, dark, yellow urine T: Red C: Greasy P: Rapid and rolling

Treats

Acne

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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