Formula for Washing Lithospermum,*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.,Liver spots, toxic melanosis, facial hyperpigmentation, nodular erythema of the lower extremities, indurated erythema, and varicose veins of the lower extremities.
Formula for Washing Lithospermum
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Formulas Name : Formula for Washing Lithospermum
Chinese Name : 紫草洗方
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Lithospermum root, 5 qian of Rubia root, 5 qian of Angelica dahurica, 5 qian of Red Peony root, 5 qian of Sappan wood, 5 qian of Safflower, 5 qian of Magnolia officinalis, 5 qian of Luffa fiber, and 5 qian of Akebia stem.
Source
*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.
Benefits
Liver spots, toxic melanosis, facial hyperpigmentation, nodular erythema of the lower extremities, indurated erythema, and varicose veins of the lower extremities.
Instructions for Use
Add 4–5 jin of water, boil for 15–20 minutes, then use the solution for washing or as a wet compress.
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Formula for Washing Lithospermum,Liver spots, toxic melanosis, facial hyperpigmentation, nodular erythema of the lower extremities, indurated erythema, and varicose veins of the lower extremities.