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 Wash #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Liquidamberis Lu Lu Tong 30g Expels Wind, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes the movement of Qi, Treats skin allergies, Unblocks the channels.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 30g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, and alleviates pain.
Fr. Evodiae Wu Zhu Yu 15g Spreads the Liver, descends rebellious Qi, promotes the movement of Qi Land leads Fire downward.
Hb. Equiseti Hiemalis Mu Zei 10g Disperses Wind-Heat.

Formula Actions

  • Promotes the movement of Qi
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Disperses Wind-Heat

Syndromes

  • Neurodermatitis (topical)

Clinical Manifestations

  • At the initial stage, the lesions manifest as slightly elevated
    Flat-topped red papules, which quickly become confluent
    To form red plaques with well-defined borders.
  • The skin becomes rough
  • Deepened skin creases appear
  • A thin layer of fine dry scales covers the plaques
  • Severe itching and excoriation lead to bloody crusts
  • Restlessness
  • Dry mouth
  • Thirst
  • Insomnia
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin and yellow
  • P: Wiry and slippery or Slippery and rapid

Treats

  • Neurodermatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Decoct the ingredients, steam and wash the affected area.

Modifications

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