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 #2 (Topical)

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Taraxaci Pu Gong Yin 30g Clears Heat, Clears Heat in the Blood, Dissipates nodules, Reduces abscesses, Relieves Fire toxicity, Resolves Dampness.
Rx. Sanguisorbae Di Yu 30g Astringes fluids, Clears Toxic Heat, Cools the Blood, Generates flesh, Stops bleeding.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 30g Clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity.
With Pu Gong Ying, for for abscesses or other toxic swellings.

Formula Actions

  • Cools Heat
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Cools the Blood

Syndromes

  • Toxic Blood Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Vesicles
  • The eyelids may be so puffy that the eyes cannot open
  • Fever
  • Constipation
  • Insomnia
  • Papular erythema
  • Large vesicles with ulcerations and suppuration
  • Aversion to Cold
  • Headache
  • Mental confusion

Treats

  • Lacquer dermatitis
  • Erythema

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Soak the compress in the warm decoction then cool and apply to the area.

Modifications

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