Di Yu Er Cang Hu Gao - Topical

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Cx. Phellodendri	Huang Bai	18g	Drains Fire and relieves Fire toxicity for toxic sores and Damp-skin lesions.
Rz. Atractylodis	Cang Zhu	18g	Induces sweating and expels Wind-Dampness. With Huang Bai, for skin lesions due to Wind-Dampness.
Fr. Xanthii	Cang Er Zi	18g	Disperses Wind and dispels Dampness for skin disorders with itching.
Rx. Sanguisorbae	Di Yu	36g	Clears Toxic Heat, astringes fluids and generates flesh. With Huang Bai, as a plaster for eczema and other Damp-Heat skin lesions.
Menthol	Bo He Chun	3g	Applied as a topical ointment, it stimulates hot and cold receptors on the skin without making the body cold.
Calomelas	Qing Fen	1.5g	Generates flesh, Kills parasites, Promotes the healing of sores, Resolves toxicity.
Borneolum	Bing Pian	1.5g	Alleviates itching, Alleviates pain, Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules.

Formula Actions

• Drains Fire
• Relieves Fire toxicity
• Expels Wind-Dampness
• Astringes fluids
• Generates flesh
• Alleviates itching

Syndromes

• Relatively severe itching without exudation

Clinical Manifestations

Relatively severe itching without exudation

Treats

Atopic dermatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Grind to powder, combine with petroleum jelly, and apply to skin 2-3 times daily

Modifications