Formula for Washing Stemon

Formula for Washing Stemon,Itching of the skin (urticaria), neurodermatitis, scrotal eczema (hortensia-like rash), and hives.

Formulas Name : Formula for Washing Stemon

Chinese Name : 百部洗方

Drug Formulation

Stemona tuber 4 liang, Sophora flavescens 4 liang, Cnidium monnieri 2 liang, Realgar 5 qian, Wolf’s-bane 2 liang 5 qian.

Source

*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Itching of the skin (urticaria), neurodermatitis, scrotal eczema (hortensia-like rash), and hives.

Instructions for Use

Place the ingredients in a gauze bag and boil in 5–6 jin of water for 30 minutes. Use a soft towel to wash the affected area, or after washing, soak in hot water.

Note

Use with caution if the affected area has been scratched open.

Formula for Washing Stemon,*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.,Itching of the skin (urticaria), neurodermatitis, scrotal eczema (hortensia-like rash), and hives.

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