Jiu Zha Bi Gao - 酒渣鼻膏 - Rosacea Paste (Topical)

English:	Rosacea Paste
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Lithargyrum	Mi Tuo Seng	60g	Absorbs fluids, Eliminates toxins, Kills parasites topically, Reduces swelling.
Rx. Scrophulariae	Xuan Shen	30g	Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dissipates nodules, Drains Fire, Relieves toxicity, Softens hardness.
Sulphur	Liu Huang	30g	Relieves toxicity, kills parasites and stops itching.
Calomelas	Qing Fen	24g	Expels water, Generates flesh, Promotes the healing of sores, Resolves toxicity.

Formula Actions

• Absorbs fluids
• Reduces swelling
• Eliminates toxins
• Kills parasites
• Expels water

Syndromes

• Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Sensitive, easily irritated skin The skin feels hot to the patient, particularly during episodes of flushing Redness affects the central area of the face, often including the forehead and chin The area blanches upon pressure

Acne-like papules Pustules resembling acne appear but without comedones (blackheads) In severe cases, the pustules may evolve into cystic or granulometous nodules Rhinophyma (enlarged nose - brandy nose)

Treats

Acne

Rosacea

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Grind into a fine powder and mix with honey to form a paste. Store in an airtight jar. Use for five minutes once in the morning and once before bed time.

Modifications