Three-Yellow Wash,*Science of Traumatic Injuries*.,For dermatitis and furuncles caused by the accumulation of wind-heat and damp-toxin; simple skin itching; ear itching due to wind-heat and damp-toxin, ear sores, and conditions where the affected area is red, swollen, burning, painful, itchy, and exuding fluid; acute skin diseases and furuncles characterized by redness, swelling, burning, itching, and exudation.
Three-Yellow Wash
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Formulas Name : Three-Yellow Wash
Chinese Name : 三黄洗剂
Drug Formulation
Rhubarb, Phellodendron, Scutellaria, and Sophora root, each in equal amounts.
Source
*Science of Traumatic Injuries*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Add 10–15 g to 100 mL of distilled water and 1 mL of medical carbonic acid, then shake well to mix.
Benefits
For dermatitis and furuncles caused by the accumulation of wind-heat and damp-toxin; simple skin itching; ear itching due to wind-heat and damp-toxin, ear sores, and conditions where the affected area is red, swollen, burning, painful, itchy, and exuding fluid; acute skin diseases and furuncles characterized by redness, swelling, burning, itching, and exudation.
Instructions for Use
Apply with a cotton swab several times daily.
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Three-Yellow Wash,For dermatitis and furuncles caused by the accumulation of wind-heat and damp-toxin; simple skin itching; ear itching due to wind-heat and damp-toxin, ear sores, and conditions where the affected area is red, swollen, burning, painful, itchy, and exuding fluid; acute skin diseases and furuncles characterized by redness, swelling, burning, itching, and exudation.