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.)

Milia Paste #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Rhapontici Lou Lu 50g Clears Heat, resolves toxicity, drains abscesses and swellings and expels pus.
Galla Rhois Chinensis Wu Bei Zi 30g Absorbs moisture, Descends Fire, Reduces swellings, Relieves Fire toxicity.
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai 30g Drains Fire and relieves Fire toxicity topically.

Formula Actions

  • Expels Wind
  • Clears Lung Heat
  • Detoxifies

Syndromes

  • Wind-Heat with Heat Predominant

Clinical Manifestations

  • Milia (whiteheads)
  • Inflammation of throat and/or tongue
  • Fever and chills with more fever than chills
  • Perspiration
  • Cough with sticky yellow sputum
  • Aversion to Wind and Heat
  • Yellow nasal discharge
  • Thirst with desire for cold drinks
  • Red bumps around mouth and lips (herpes simplex)
  • Headache
  • Nasal obstruction
  • Sore, swollen throat
  • Dyspnea
  • Chest pain
  • Dry mouth
  • Rapid breathing
  • Maybe constipation
  • Maybe scanty urine
  • T: Red tip
  • C: Thin and yellow
  • P: Floating and rapid

Treats

  • Milia (whiteheads)

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Powder the herbs and mix with honey to form a paste. Apply to the face at bedtime.

Modifications

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