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.)

Dermatitis Compress #1 (Topical)

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 30g Clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity.
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai 30g Drains Damp-Heat, drains Fire and relieves Fire toxicity.
Rx. Sanguisorbae Di Yu 30g Clears Toxic Heat, astringes fluids and generates flesh.
With Huang Bai, as a plaster for eczema and other Damp-Heat skin lesions.
With Ku Shen, as a plaster for burns and other Damp-Heat skin lesions.
Rx. Sophorae Ku Shen 30g Clears Heat, Disperses Wind, Dries Dampness, Kills parasites, Stops itching.
Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang 30g Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces Fire toxicity, Transforms Dampness.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Stops Itching

Syndromes

  • Wind-Damp
  • Toxic Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Skin lesions after contact with a foreign substance

Treats

  • Contact dermatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Soak the compress in the warm decoction the apply cool.

Modifications

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