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.)

Xie Du Gao - 泻毒膏 - Anti-Toxin Plaster

English: Anti-Toxin Plaster
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang 90g Clears Heat, transforms Dampness, reduces Fire toxicity, activates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and eliminates Phlegm.
With Mang Xiao, for abscesses, swellings and toxic sores.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 30g Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain and dispels Damp-Heat.
Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen 60g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dissipates nodules and transforms Phlegm-Heat, Nourishes Yin, Relieves toxicity, Softens hardness.
Rx. Ampelopsis Bai Lian 60g Drains Fire, Eliminates Dampness, Generates flesh, Promotes the healing of wounds, Reduces swelling, Relieves pain, Relieves toxicity, Resolves lumps.
Rz. Belamcandae She Gan 60g Clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and transforms Phlegm.
Natrii Sulfas Mang Xiao 60g Clears Heat, reduces swelling, softens hardness and moistens Dryness.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Transforms Dampness
  • Reduces Fire toxicity
  • Activates the Blood
  • Dispels Blood Stasis
  • Eliminates Phlegm

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hordeolum

Treats

  • Hordeolum

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • .All the ingredients are ground into a powder and made into a paste with the egg whites. The plaster is compressed on the hordeolum and changed when it is dry.

Modifications

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