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.)

Neurodermatitis Fumigation Formula #1 (Topical)

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 9g Induces sweating and expels Wind-Dampness.
With Huang Bai, for skin lesions due to Wind-Dampness.
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Ku Shen 9g Disperses Wind, kills parasites and stops itching, internally and topically.
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai 9g Drains Fire and relieves Fire toxicity.
Rx. Saposhnikoviae Fang Feng 9g Releases the exterior and expels External Wind.
With Cang Zhu, for Wind-Cold-Dampness with chills, anhidrosis, headache, heavy head, lethargy, heavy limbs and stifling fullness in the chest and abdomen.
Sm. Hydnocarpi Da Feng Zi 30g Expels Wind, dries Dampness, attacks toxicity and kills parasites, topically.
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 30g Clears Heat, resolves Fire-toxicity, expels Wind, dries Dampness and stops itching.
With Ku Shen, for Damp-Heat sores that itch.
Resina Pini Song Xiang 12g Discharges pus, removes toxins and generates flesh.
Fr. Carpesii He Shi 12g Kills parasites and alleviates pain.
Galla Chinensis Wu Bei Zi 15g Relieves Fire toxicity, clears Dampness and reduces swellings. topically.

Formula Actions

  • Expels Wind-Dampness
  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Fire-toxicity
  • Stops itching

Syndromes

  • Damp-Heat skin lesions

Clinical Manifestations

  • The lesions manifest as thickened, infiltrative, lichenified plaques resembling the skin on the neck of an ox
  • Local itching is intense
  • T: Red or crimson
  • C: Little
  • P: Deep and rough

Treats

  • Neurodermatitis (topical)

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredients into a powder and roll up in a piece of thick paper. Light the roll and fume the
    Affected areas for 15-30 minutes, once or twice a day. The heat produced by the burning roll should be adjusted according to the patient’s tolerance level.

Modifications

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