Equisetum and Rongpi Decoction

Equisetum and Rongpi Decoction,Pityriasis versicolor, tinea manuum, and onychomycosis.

Formulas Name : Equisetum and Rongpi Decoction

Chinese Name : 木贼荣皮汤

Drug Formulation

15g Equisetum, 12g Ephedra, 12g Redbud Bark, 12g White Fresh Bark, 12g Fagopyrum, 20g Atractylodes.

Source

*Zhejiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine* (1983; 6: 257).

Benefits

Pityriasis versicolor, tinea manuum, and onychomycosis.

Instructions for Use

For internal use, bring to a boil and simmer for an additional 10 minutes; do not boil for too long. For external washing, bring to a boil and simmer for about 15–20 minutes, then strain. Once the liquid is cool enough to handle, use the warm liquid to steam and wash the affected area for at least 15 minutes. For tinea of the hands and feet, submerge the affected areas completely; the longer the soaking time, the better. Wash 2–3 times daily.

Equisetum and Rongpi Decoction,*Zhejiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine* (1983; 6: 257).,Pityriasis versicolor, tinea manuum, and onychomycosis.

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