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.)

Tu Jing Pi - 土荆皮 - Cortex Pseudolaricis

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Cortex Pseudolaricis
Common English:	Golden Larch Bark

Category

Substances for Topical Application

Properties

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Acrid	Warm Toxic	Lung Spleen	0.3-0.6g or As needed

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Kills parasites, dispels Dampness and stops itching	All types of itching (scabies, tinea, eczema)

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Contraindicated for internal use. It should be used externally only.

INCOMPATIBILITIES

HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Major Combinations

Fr. Cnidii She Chuang Zi Sm. Hydnocarpi Da Feng Zi Mylabris Ban Mao	Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis *Ku Shen* Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi	Fr. Mume Wu Mei Zaocys Wu Shao She Concha Margaritaferae Zhen Zhu Mu
Topically, as a tincture for itching	Itching due to Wind and Damp-Heat	As a steam or sitz-bath for itchy anus
Fr. Mume Wu Mei Zaocys Wu Shao She Concha Margaritaferae Zhen Zhu Mu Rx. Astragali Huang Qi Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao	Fr. Mume Wu Mei Zaocys Wu Shao She Concha Margaritaferae Zhen Zhu Mu Rx. et Rx. Rhei Da Huang Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Ku Shen Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai
As a steam or sitz-bath for itchy anus with a tendency toward Blood Deficiency	As a steam or sitz-bath for itchy anus with toxicity from Wind-Damp-Heat

Notes

It may be used on its own as a tincture, or mixed with vinegar as a plaster.
Its indications include eczema, scabies and lichen complex.

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