Decoction for Clearing the Skin, Drying Dampness, and Eliminating Toxins

Decoction for Clearing the Skin, Drying Dampness, and Eliminating Toxins,Purple Scabies. Accumulated toxins in the five viscera and six腑 rise to the skin and hair, causing purple scabies that may be painful or itchy and appear anywhere on the body. The crown of the head may become dark and sunken; if left untreated for a long time, it may lead to vomiting and confusion.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing the Skin, Drying Dampness, and Eliminating Toxins

Chinese Name : 清肌燥湿解毒汤

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes lancea, Atractylodes macrocephala, Saposhnikovia divaricata, Schizonepeta spica, Sesamum indicum seeds, Tribulus terrestris; Scutellaria baicalensis (dose halved); Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, Notopterygium incisum, Mentha haplocalyx, Angelica dahurica, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Acorus tatarinowii, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis—all in equal parts.

Source

*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with water to form pills.

Benefits

Purple Scabies. Accumulated toxins in the five viscera and six腑 rise to the skin and hair, causing purple scabies that may be painful or itchy and appear anywhere on the body. The crown of the head may become dark and sunken; if left untreated for a long time, it may lead to vomiting and confusion.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with freshly boiled water.

Decoction for Clearing the Skin, Drying Dampness, and Eliminating Toxins,*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 3.,Purple Scabies. Accumulated toxins in the five viscera and six腑 rise to the skin and hair, causing purple scabies that may be painful or itchy and appear anywhere on the body. The crown of the head may become dark and sunken; if left untreated for a long time, it may lead to vomiting and confusion.

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