Chestnut Leaf Wash

Chestnut Leaf Wash,Lacquer-induced dermatitis.

Formulas Name : Chestnut Leaf Wash

Chinese Name : 栗树叶洗剂

Drug Formulation

250g fresh chestnut tree leaves, 31g raw licorice, 15g realgar powder, 31g rust powder.

Source

*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.

Benefits

Lacquer-induced dermatitis.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and use as a wash.

Chestnut Leaf Wash,*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.,Lacquer-induced dermatitis.

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