Ku Shen Wei Pi Jiu - 苦参猬皮酒 - Sophora And Hedgehog Skin Wine

English:	Sophora and Hedgehog Skin Wine
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis	Ku Shen	150g	Clears Heat, Disperses Wind, Dries Dampness, Kills parasites, Stops itching.
Nidus Vespae	Lu Feng Fang	15g	Alleviates pain and itching, Dries Dampness, Expels Wind, Kills parasites, Relieves toxicity.
Corneum Erinacei	Ci Wei Pi	5g	Controls pain, Controls urination and removes Phlegm, Disperses Cold, Fortifies Jing, Promotes the movement of Qi, Removes Wind.

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Resolves toxins
• Dries Dampness
• Kills parasites

Syndromes

• Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Abdominal pain due to Blood Stasis Uterine bleeding Bleeding hemorrhoids (slight) Fever Periumbilical pain Vaginal bleeding with dark Blood and clots Prolapsed rectum

Anal ache Vaginal itch Vaginal pain Swelling Constipation Severe local pain

Treats

Pruritis vulva Whole body itch

Scabies Vaginal discharge

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Grind the ingredients together into a coarse powder. Decoct in 2 1/2kg water until 1/2 kg remains. Remove the dregs and add 1 1/2 kg millet and mix together. Allow it to ferment. While the wine is still warm, remove the distiller's grams and decant and store for use. Administer 1 small cup before each meal.

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