Rosacea Paste #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Sm. Hydnocarpi	Da Feng Zi	6g	Attacks toxicity, Dries Dampness, Expels Wind, Kills parasites.
Calomelas	Qing Fen	6g	Resolves toxicity, generates flesh, expels water and promotes the healing of sores. With Da Feng Zi, topically for leprosy.
Sm. Juglandis	Hu Tao Ren	6g	Tonifies the Kidneys, warms and astringes the Lungs and resolves cold Phlegm.

Formula Actions

• Expels Wind
• Dries Dampness
• Resolves toxicity
• Generates flesh
• Promotes the healing of sores
• Tonifies the Kidneys
• Warms and astringes the Lungs

Syndromes

• Damp-Heat
• Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Sensitive, easily irritated skin The skin feels hot to the patient, particularly during episodes of flushing Redness affects the central area of the face, often including the forehead and chin The area blanches upon pressure

Acne-like papules Pustules resembling acne appear but without comedones (blackheads) In severe cases, the pustules may evolve into cystic or granulometous nodules Rhinophyma (enlarged nose - brandy nose)

Treats

Acne

Rosacea

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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