Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Cang Fu Shui Xi Ji - 苍膚水洗济 - Xanthium And Kochia Wash

English: Xanthium and Kochia Wash
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Xanthii Cang Er Zi 15g Disperses Wind, dispels Dampness and relieves pain and itchiness.
Fr. Kochiae Di Fu Zi 15g Clears Damp-Heat, Expels Dampness, Promotes urination, Stops itching.
Rx. Clematidis Wei Ling Xian 15g Dispels Wind-Dampness, opens the channels and alleviates pain.
Fol. Artemisiae Argyi Ai Ye 15g Disperses Cold, Regulates the flow of Qi and Blood, Removes Dampness, Stops pain.
Fr. Evodiae Wu Zhu Yu 15g Alleviates pain, Disperses Cold, Dries Dampness, Expels Damp-Cold, Warms the Middle Jiao.

Formula Actions

  • Dispels Wind and Damp
  • Clears Damp-Heat
  • Alleviates pain
  • Stops itch
  • Disperses Cold
  • Expels Cold-Damp topically

Syndromes

  • Qi and Blood Deficiency induced lesions

Clinical Manifestations

  • Chronic, recurrent lesions with heaped up scales

Treats

  • Psoriasis
  • Folliculitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Decoct ingredients in1-1.5 liters of water for 20 minute. Discard the dregs and wash affected area 1-2 times daily with warm decoction.

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.