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Itch-Relieving Pill,Itching of the skin, chronic eczema.

Formulas Name : Itch-Relieving Pill

Chinese Name : 斩痒丹

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 8 liang, White Tribulus 2 liang, Sophora flavescens 1 jin (soaked separately in wine and ginger juice for one day each, then air-dried), White Silkworm Pupae 1 liang 5 qian, Heather Branches 2 liang, Myrrh 2 liang, Frankincense (oil removed) 2 liang, Safflower 2 liang, Tortoiseshell 4 liang, Licorice 5 qian.

Source

From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

Itching of the skin, chronic eczema.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 to 60 pills each time, 1–2 times daily, with rice wine or warm water.

Note

Use with caution during pregnancy.

Itch-Relieving Pill，From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.，Itching of the skin, chronic eczema.

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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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