Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Liu Fu Gao - 硫附膏 - Sulfer And Aconite Ointment

English: Sulfur and Aconite Ointment
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sulfur Liu Huang 6g Relieves toxicity, Strengthens Yang and stops itching, Tonifies the Ming Men.
Rx. Aconiti Preparata Zhi Fu Zi 15g Disperses Cold, Restores Devastated Yang, Tonifies Kidney Yang, Warms Ming Men Fire.
Squama Manitis Chuan Shan Jia 10g Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates Blood, Reduces swelling and discharges pus.

Formula Actions

  • Relieves toxicity
  • Warms the Yang
  • Tonifies the Ming Men
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Blood Stasis topically

Syndromes

  • Cold induced psoriasis (topical)

Clinical Manifestations

  • Thick, heaped up lesions

Treats

  • Psoriasis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Mix with vegetable oil and apply topically 1 time per day.

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.