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Decoction for Dispelling Wind and Removing Dampness,Chronic eczema; chronic, intractable neurodermatitis; long-standing hyperpigmentation; pruritus; cutaneous amyloidosis; nodular prurigo.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Dispelling Wind and Removing Dampness

Chinese Name : 搜风除湿汤

Drug Formulation

Whole centipede 2–4 qian, centipede 3–5 pieces, sea-wind vine 3–5 qian, Sichuan hibiscus bark 3–5 qian, stir-fried Phellodendron bark 3–5 qian, stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala 3–5 qian, Clematis chinensis 5 qian to 1 liang, stir-fried coix seed 5 qian to 1 liang, stir-fried Trifoliate orange peel 3–5 qian, and white fresh bark 5 qian to 1 liang.

Source

From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.

Benefits

Chronic eczema; chronic, intractable neurodermatitis; long-standing hyperpigmentation; pruritus; cutaneous amyloidosis; nodular prurigo.

Decoction for Dispelling Wind and Removing Dampness，From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.，Chronic eczema; chronic, intractable neurodermatitis; long-standing hyperpigmentation; pruritus; cutaneous amyloidosis; nodular prurigo.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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