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Chongwei Bath Decoction

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Chongwei Bath Decoction,For itchy skin and hives, or the onset of urticaria.

Formulas Name : Chongwei Bath Decoction

Chinese Name : 茺蔚浴汤

Drug Formulation

1 jin of Chuanxiong, 1 jin of Tribulus terrestris, 1 jin of Prunus armeniaca, 1 jin of Polygonum aviculare root (shoots may also be used), 1 jin of Eupatorium fortunei, and 3 jin of salt.

Source

From *The Secret Records of Longevity*, cited in Volume 15 of *The External Pavilion*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For itchy skin and hives, or the onset of urticaria.

Instructions for Use

Boil 3 shi of water down to 2 shi 5 dou, strain out the residue, add salt until it dissolves, and adjust the temperature to be neither too hot nor too cold. Eat a full meal beforehand, then bathe; it is best to soak for as long as possible. Bathe every night, and go to bed immediately after bathing.

Note

Avoid exposure to drafts.

Chongwei Bath Decoction,From *The Secret Records of Longevity*, cited in Volume 15 of *The External Pavilion*.,For itchy skin and hives, or the onset of urticaria.

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