Ke Yin Wan - 咳银囊 - Anti-Psoriasis Bolus

English:	Anti-Psoriasis Bolus
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rz. Smilacis Glabrae	Tu Fu Ling	15-60g	Relieves toxicity, eliminates Dampness and clears Damp-Heat from the skin. With Bai Xian Pi, for skin lesions associated with Damp-Heat.
Cx. Dictamni Radicis	Bai Xian Pi	4-15g	Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Heat, Dries Dampness, Expels Wind, Resolves Fire-toxicity, Stops itching.

Formula Actions

• Expels Wind
• Clears Heat
• Removes toxins
• Relieves itching

Syndromes

• Damp-Heat induced psoriasis

Clinical Manifestations

Dark red lesions of uneven size Lesions are covered by greasy or thick, crusty scales Skin below scales may be moist or shows weeping exudate Pustules may be present Usually on palms, soles of the feet, trunk, extremities

Worse with humidity and skin folds Chest oppression Poor appetite Heaviness of the lower extremities Increased vaginal discharge T: Normal or thick P: Soggy and/or slippery C: Thin, yellow and sticky

Treats

Psoriasis due to Damp-Heat

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Grind the herbs into a fine powder. Make boluses by mixing the powder with honey. A large bolus weighs 10g. A packet of small boluses weighs 20g. Administer two large boluses or one packet of small boluses each time, two - three times per day.

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