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.)

Skin Abscess Topical #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 30g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the channels.
Olibanum Ru Xiang 30g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi, reduces swelling and generates flesh.
With Mo Yao, topically as a powder for skin lesions and ulcerations.
Myrrh Mo Yao 30g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Generates flesh, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes healing, Reduces swelling.
Rz. Ardisiae Zou Ma Tai 15g Invigorates Blood circulation.
Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi 60g Clears Heat, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Reduces swelling and invigorates the Blood, Relieves toxicity, Resolves Dampness.
Hb. Phyllanthi Urinariae Zhen Zhu Cao 150g Calms the Liver, clears Heat, promotes diuresis and removes toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Dampness
  • Relieves toxicity
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

  • Toxic Damp-Heat with Blood Stagnation.

Clinical Manifestations

  • Skin abscess
  • Acute granular leukemia

Treats

  • Skin abscess associated with acute granular leukemia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Powder the ingredients, mix with egg whites or boiled water and apply to the lesions.

Modifications

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