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Formula with Whole Insects,Chronic eczema, chronic scrotal eczema, neurodermatitis, nodular prurigo, and other chronic, intractable pruritic skin conditions.

Formulas Name : Formula with Whole Insects

Chinese Name : 全虫方

Drug Formulation

Whole Worm (crushed) 2 qian, Soap Thorns 4 qian, Pig’s-tooth Soap Pods 2 qian, Tribulus 5 qian–1 liang, Roasted Locust Flowers 5 qian–1 liang, Clematis 4 qian–1 liang, Sophora Root 2 qian, White Fresh Bark 5 qian, Phellodendron Bark 5 qian.

Source

From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.

Benefits

Chronic eczema, chronic scrotal eczema, neurodermatitis, nodular prurigo, and other chronic, intractable pruritic skin conditions.

Note

This formula is most suitable for chronic, intractable pruritic skin conditions characterized by a “full” pattern (excess syndrome), but should not be used for urticaria (such as pruritus) caused by blood deficiency complicated by wind invasion. While taking this formula, avoid meat, seafood, and spicy or wind-inducing foods. Use with caution during pregnancy.

Formula with Whole Insects,From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.,Chronic eczema, chronic scrotal eczema, neurodermatitis, nodular prurigo, and other chronic, intractable pruritic skin conditions.

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