Atopic Dermatitis #2

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae	Bai Zhu	10g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.
Rz. Atractylodis	Cang Zhu	10g	Strongly dries Dampness and tonifies the Spleen. With Hou Po, for Dampness obstructing Spleen Yang. With Hou Po and Chen Pi, for Dampness Obstructing the Middle Jiao.
Cx. Magnoliae	Hou Po	10g	Promotes the movement of Qi in the Middle Jiao, resolves Stagnation, descends Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	10g	Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. With Bai Zhu, for Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency. With Cang Zhu and Fu Ling, for a thick white tongue coat with no desire to drink.
Poria	Fu Ling	10g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao. With Zhu Ling, promotes urination. With Ze Xie and Zhu Ling, strengthens its ability to promote urination and leach out Dampness. With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
Rz. Alismatis	Ze Xie	10g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and drains Damp-Heat from the lower Jiao. With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Deficiency leading to accumulation of Dampness. With Fu Ling and Zhu Ling, for generalized edema.
Polyporus	Zhu Ling	10g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and dispels Damp-Heat.
Fr. Kochiae	Di Fu Zi	15g	Clears Damp-Heat, promotes urination, expels Dampness and stops itching.
Cx. Dictamni	Bai Xian Pi	15g	Clears Damp-Heat and stops itching.

Formula Actions

• Clears Damp-Heat
• Stops itching

Syndromes

• Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

More often in children and adults with a weak constitution Main sites involved: Antecubital and popliteal fossae Lesions: Papules and vesicles with erosion and exudation Skin is dry and rough with some scaling and localized itching

Additional Symptoms: Pale complexion Lassitude Poor appetite Abdominal distention Diarrhea T: Pale C: Greasy P:Thready and weak or Deep and slippery

Treats

Atopic dermatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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