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.)

Qing Re Jie Du Xi Ji - 淸熱 解毒洗 劑 - Clear Heat And Reduce Toxin Wash (Topical)

English: Clear Heat and Reduce Toxin Wash
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Radix Alocasiae seu Euphorbiae Lang Du 10g Removes Phlegm and disperses accumulation.
Fr. Carpesii Abrotinoidis He Shi 10g Kills parasites and alleviates pain.
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Ku Shen 15g Clears Heat, dries Dampness, disperses Wind, kills parasites and stops itching.
Fr. Cnidii She Chuang Zi 15g Dries Dampness, kills parasites and stops itching topically.
With Ku Shen and Bai Bu, for itchy, weeping skin lesions.
With Ming Fan, as an external wash for chronic vaginal discharge with itching and eczema.
Rx. Stemonae Bai Bu 15g Expel parasites and kills lice.
With Ku Shen, as an External wash for lice.
Hb. Portulacae Ma Chi Xian 15g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood Clears Damp-Heat, Resolves Fire toxicity, Treats sores.
Per.. Zanthoxyli Chuan Jiao 5g Kills parasites.

Formula Actions

  • Removes Phlegm
  • Disperses accumulation
  • Clears Heat
  • Dries Dampness
  • Resolves Fire toxicity
  • Cools the Blood

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Genital warts

Treats

  • Genital warts

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Decoct then steam and wash for 20 to 30 minutes, three times daily. The inflammation is generally resolved in 3 to 7 days.

Modifications

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