Dampness-Dispelling Powder

Dampness-Dispelling Powder,Acute eczema, contact dermatitis, impetigo, infantile eczema.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Dispelling Powder

Chinese Name : 祛湿药粉

Drug Formulation

Chuan Huanglian 8 qian, Chuan Huangbai 8 liang, Huangqin 4 liang 8 qian, Binlang 3 liang 2 qian.

Source

From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.

Processing

Apply directly as a powder, mix with vegetable oil for a poultice, or formulate into an ointment.

Benefits

Acute eczema, contact dermatitis, impetigo, infantile eczema.

Instructions for Use

For general papular lesions or skin lesions with minimal exudate, the powder may be applied directly or applied topically using fresh aloe vera dipped in the mixture; for lesions with profuse weeping or pus, mix with oil for external application; for dark red, dry, and peeling lesions, formulate the powder into an ointment.

Note

Contraindicated for genital sores.

Dampness-Dispelling Powder,From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.,Acute eczema, contact dermatitis, impetigo, infantile eczema.

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