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 Wash #1 (Topical)

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Phaseoli Radiati Lu Dou 360g Clears Heat and relieves toxins.
Dried Fol. Nelumbinis He Ye 15g Removes Stagnation and stops bleeding.
Talcum Hua Shi 15g Absorbs Dampness and clears Heat topically.
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi 15g Reduces swelling, eliminates toxins and expels pus.
Rz. Typhonii Preparatum Zhi Bai Fu Zi 15g Dries Dampness and stops pain and itching topically.
Borneolum Bing Pian 6g Alleviates itching topically, Alleviates pain, Clears Heat, Dissipates nodules.
Lithargyrum Mi Tuo Seng 6g Absorbs fluids, Eliminates toxins and stops bleeding topically, Reduces swelling.

Formula Actions

  • Expels Wind
  • Clears Lung Heat
  • Detoxifies

Syndromes

  • Wind-Heat

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

Modifications

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