Zi Yun Gao - 紫雲膏 - Lithospermum Ointment (Topical)

English:	Lithospermum Ointment
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Lithospermi/Arnebiae	Zi Cao	100g	Clears Damp-Heat from the skin, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Invigorates Blood circulation, Relieves Fire toxins.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	100g	Alleviates pain, Expels pus, Generates flesh, Reduces swelling.
Sesame Oil	1000g
Flava Wax	380g
Lard	25g

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Cools the Blood
• Invigorates Blood circulation
• Relieves Fire toxins
• Clears Damp-Heat from the skin
• Reduces swelling
• Expels pus
• Generates flesh A
• Alleviates pain
• Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Syndromes

• Toxic Heat of the skin

Clinical Manifestations

Dry skin Wrinkles

Ulceration of the skin Skin abnormalities

Treats

Eczema Tinea Calluses Corns Acne Frostbite Prickly Heat Body odor

Alopecia Traumatic injury Burns Hemorrhoids Rectal prolapse Ulerations Radiotherapy for breast cancer

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

• Pound the first two ingredients into a powder and mix with the last three to make a paste for topical application.

Modifications