Fu Rong Gao - 芙蓉膏 - Folium Hibisci Ointment

English:	Folium Hibisci Ointment
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Fol. Hibisci	Fu Rong Ye	250g	Cools the Blood, Expels toxins, Resolves swelling and inflammation and alleviates pain.
Rx. et Rhei	Da Huang	60g	Clears Heat and reduces Fire toxicity topically.
Sm. Phaseoli	Chi Xiao Dou	60g	Dispels pus, Disperses Blood Stasis, Reduces Fire toxicity, Reduces swelling.

Formula Actions

• Clears Toxic Heat topically
• Subdues swelling
• Alleviates pain

Syndromes

• Toxic or Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Abrupt onset Headache Sore throat Arthralgia Fever Red skin rash A burning sensation on the skin

Swelling with pain Thirst Dry stools Yellow urine T: Red C: Yellow and greasy P: Slippery and rapid

Treats

Erythema nodosum

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Make an ointment by mixing the powder with petroleum jelly. Spread the ointment on a piece of antiseptic gauze. Apply to the affected area. Change the dressing every other day.

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