Shepherd’s Purse Leaf Poultice

Shepherd’s Purse Leaf Poultice,“Wild Stove Rash” in Children, Starting at the Knees.

Formulas Name : Shepherd’s Purse Leaf Poultice

Chinese Name : 荠叶涂方

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of dried shepherd’s purse leaves (powdered), half a liang of elsholtzia (powdered), half a liang of red adzuki beans (powdered), and one handful of fresh Polygonum aviculare leaves and stems (finely chopped).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 182.

Benefits

“Wild Stove Rash” in Children, Starting at the Knees.

Instructions for Use

Finely grind the fresh Polygonum cuspidatum stems, mix with the powdered herbs, and blend into a paste. Apply the paste to the rash; replace it once it dries. Continue until healed.

Shepherd’s Purse Leaf Poultice,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 182.,“Wild Stove Rash” in Children, Starting at the Knees.

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