Zi Lian Gao - 糸连膏 - Arnebia And Coptis Ointment

English:	Arnebia and Coptis Ointment
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rz. Coptidis	Huang Lian	15g	Clears Heat, Clears Heat topically, Drains Dampness, Drains Fire, Relieves toxicity.
Rx. Arnebiae seu Lithospermi	Zi Cao	30g	Clears Heat. cools the Blood, relieves Fire toxins, encourages rashes and clears Damp-Heat from the skin.
Sesame Oil	1 liter
Yellow Beeswax	50g

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Cools Blood
• Relieves toxicity topically

Syndromes

• Fire toxicity (topical)

Clinical Manifestations

Small coin sized red or pale red or moist pale red or dark or hyper pigmented lesions located on the scalp, body, extremities, and other areas that increase rapidly There are covered scales which are tightly covered or heaped up and are easily shed when scratched or thick hard and adherent

Removing the scale reveals a light pink shining membrane Beneath the membrane are petechiae Longstanding lesions may overlap Lesions may be painful or fissured Itching may be intense

Treats

Psoriasis

Diaper rash

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Put Zi Cao into a pot with 1 liter vegetable oil and bake until brown. Filter out the dregs and add powdered Huang Lian and Beeswax. Reheat if necessary to dissolve wax. Pour into a glass jar with an airtight lid and allow to congeal. Apply topically 3-5 times per day.

Modifications