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.)

Run Fu Tang - 润肤汤 - Moisten The Skin Decoction

English: Moisten the Skin Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen 10g Clears Heat, cools the Blood and nourishes Yin.
Rx. Ophiopogonis Mai Men Dong 10g Eliminates irritability, Generates fluids, Moistens the Intestines, Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin.
Ram. Cum Uncis Uncariae Gou Teng 10g Drains Liver Heat and pacifies Liver Yang, Extinguishes Wind, Releases the exterior.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 10g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling, Relieves pain.
Cx. Moutan Mu Dan Pi 10g Clears Deficiency Fire, Clears Heat, Cools and harmonizes the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 10g Clears Heat, resolves Fire-toxicity, expels Wind, dries Dampness, clears Damp-Heat and stops itching.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Moistens Dryness

Syndromes

  • Body Fluid Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Rough, thickened skin
  • Lichenification
  • Desquamation
  • Pigment sedimentation with a distinct border
  • May occur on any part of the body
  • Severe itch

Treats

  • Chronic eczema
  • Dry, itching dermatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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