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 Paste #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Prepared Gypsum Fibrosum Shi Gao 500g Heals eczema, burns and ulcerated sores and wounds.
Prepared Halloysitum Rubrum Chi Shi Zhi 500g Promotes the healing of wounds topically.
Smithsonite Lu Gan Shi 250g Dries Dampness, generates flesh and stops itching.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Stops itching

Syndromes

  • Contact dermatitis

Clinical Manifestations

  • Skin lesions after contact with a foreign substance

Treats

  • Contact dermatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Contraindicated for those with suppurating sores.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with sesame oil and apply to the lesion.

Modifications

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