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.)

Xi You Fang - 洗疣方 - Recipe For Washing Verruca (Topical)

English: Recipe for Washing Verruca
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Isatidis Ban Lan Gen 30g Drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and cools the Blood.
Rx. Arnebiae/Lithospermi Zi Cao 15g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, invigorates Blood circulation and relieves Fire toxins. Clears Damp-Heat from the skin topically.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 15g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 15g Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and drains abscesses.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Relieves toxicity
  • Cools the Blood
  • Activates the Blood
  • Breaks up Blood Stasis
  • Clears Damp-Heat from the skin

Syndromes

  • Warts due to Toxic Heat with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Warts

Treats

  • Warts

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Wash the affected area with the decoction once or twice daily.

Modifications

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