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.)

Feng Jie Du Tang - 风 解毒湯 - Expel Wind And Toxins Decoction

English: Expel Wind and Toxins Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Smilacis Glabrae Tu Fu Ling 31g Relieves toxicity, eliminates Dampness and clears Damp-Heat from the skin.
With Bai Xian Pi, for skin lesions associated with Damp-Heat.
Rx. Saposhnikoviae Fang Feng 9g Releases the Exterior, expels External Wind and expels Wind-Dampness.
Caulis Akebiae Mu Tong 9g Promotes urination and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction.
Flos Lonicerae Jin Yin Hua 9g Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and vents and disperses External Wind-Heat.
Fr. Chaenomelis Mu Gua 9g Increases Qi and Blood circulation and transforms Dampness.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 9g Expels Wind-Dampness, clears Damp-Heat and relieves pain.
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 9g Clears Heat, resolves Fire-toxicity, expels Wind, dries Dampness, clears Damp-Heat and stops itching.
Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Ci 9g Activates the Blood, Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Expels Wind, Reduces swelling.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Expels Wind
  • Stops itching

Syndromes

  • Wind-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Clusters of red, flat pimples
  • Severe itching
  • T: Pale
  • C: Yellowish or Thin and white
  • P: Floating and rapid

Treats

  • Neurodermatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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