Fu Fang Ku Shen Tang - 复方苦参汤 - Sophora Compound (Topical)

English:	Sophora Compound
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Gypsum Fibrosum	Shi Gao	500g	Heals eczema, burns and ulcerated sores and wounds.
Rx. Sophorae (Powdered)	Ku Shen	12g	Clears Heat, Disperses Wind, Dries Dampness, Kills parasites, Stops itching.
Camphor	Zhang Nao	30g	Alleviates pain, Disperses Cold, Expels Wind and Dampness, Invigorates the Blood, Kills parasites.
Sm. Phaseoli Radiati (Powdered)	Lu Dou	30g	Clears Heat and relieves toxins.
Borneol	Bing Pian	50g	Alleviates pain and itching, Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules, Drains Fire, Resolves toxicity.

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Dries Dampness
• Resolves toxicity
• Disperses Wind
• Alleviates pain and itching

Syndromes

• Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Main sites involved: Antecubital and popliteal fossae Lesions: Pinpoint papules Papulovesicles Vesicles, some of which coalesce Slight infiltration and severe itching are likely Bleeding or exudation follows

Rupture of skin after scratching The skin is rough and itchy Disturbing sleep Scratching will cause slight bleeding or result in the formation of bloody crusts T: Red C: Thin yellow P: Soggy and rapid

Treats

Summer dermatitis Itch

Diaper rash Skin inflammation

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Wash and dry the Gypsum Fibrosum Shi Gao in the shade, then grind into a powder before mixing it with the other herbs.

Modifications