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Cangbai Decoction

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Cangbai Decoction,For symptoms of itchy skin.

Formulas Name : Cangbai Decoction

Chinese Name : 苍柏饮

Drug Formulation

6 g Atractylodes rhizome peel, 6 g Phellodendron bark, 15 g Dandelion, 15 g Artemisia capillaris, 9 g Gardenia fruit, 12 g Sophora root slices, 12 g Poria, 12 g Kochia seed, 3 g Raw licorice root.

Source

*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.

Benefits

For symptoms of itchy skin.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Cangbai Decoction,*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.,For symptoms of itchy skin.

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