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Skin-Cleansing Powder,For wind-heat invading the body, causing skin itching, urticaria, sores, scabies, and tinea; where scratching causes oozing, with unceasing spread; or sudden swelling due to wandering wind-pathogen. Urticaria.

Formulas Name : Skin-Cleansing Powder

Chinese Name : 浣肌散

Drug Formulation

Liquidambar (ground separately) 1 liang, Schizonepeta spikelets 1 liang, Rhubarb 2 liang, Sophora flavescens 2 liang, Angelica sinensis 2 liang, Cimicifuga 2 liang, Tribulus terrestris 2 liang, Fructus Aurantii (pulp removed, stir-fried) 2 liang, Belamcanda 1.5 liang.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 12.

Processing

Roast all ingredients together until dry, grind into a fine powder, and mix thoroughly with Liquidambar resin.

Benefits

For wind-heat invading the body, causing skin itching, urticaria, sores, scabies, and tinea; where scratching causes oozing, with unceasing spread; or sudden swelling due to wandering wind-pathogen. Urticaria.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian each time; add 3 sheng of water and decoct until it boils 3–5 times; use the liquid to wash the affected areas thoroughly.

Skin-Cleansing Powder,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 12.,For wind-heat invading the body, causing skin itching, urticaria, sores, scabies, and tinea; where scratching causes oozing, with unceasing spread; or sudden swelling due to wandering wind-pathogen. Urticaria.

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