Run Ji Gao - 润肌膏 - Skin-Moistening Ointment

English:	Skin-Moistening Ointment
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	3-15g	Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Hb. Arnebiae/Lithospermi	Zi Cao	3-20g	Clears Heat, cools the Blood, invigorates Blood circulation, relieves Fire toxins, encourages rashes, clears Damp-Heat from the skin and aids healing of tissues.
Oleum Sesame	Zhi Ma You	Removes toxicity, promotes tissue regeneration and moistens Dryness.
Cera Flava (Bees Wax)	Feng La	Arrests discharges, promotes healing of wounds, promotes tissue regeneration and alleviate pain.

Formula Actions

• Moistens the skin
• Clears Heat from the Blood
• Alleviates itching

Syndromes

• Dry skin

Clinical Manifestations

Dry skin Cracking Scales

Mild redness Other signs of deteriorated skin

Treats

Atopic dermatitis Eczema Erythema Infantile eczema Seborrheic dermatitis

Infantile dermatosis Cradle cap Breast sores Psoriasis Dry skin

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Heat Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui, Rx. Arnebiae seu Lithospermi Zi Cao and Sesame oil in a nonmetallic saucepan until the herbs turn brown. Filter the dregs Filter the dregs, add the beeswax and reheat until the wax is dissolved. Pour into an amber glass bottle with an airtight lid and allow to congeal. Apply 2-3 times daily.

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