Source: Shen-nong.com (http://www.shen-nong.com/chi/treatment/herbalbaths.html)
Category: Formulas that are Applied Externally
Pattern: Toxic Heat rash due to invasion by parasites
Key Symptoms: Red, itchy rash with small red sores that often starts between the fingers and spreads over the body
Ingredients
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Liu Huang
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Pinyin: Liu Huang
Chinese: 硫黄
Pharmaceutical: Sulfur grundum
Taxonomy: S8
English: Sulphur granules |
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Tastes: Sour, warm, toxic
Meridians Entered: Kidney and Large Intestine |
Actions & Indications:
- Relieves toxicity, kills Parasites and stops itching
Important topically for scabies, tinea, Damp-festering sores, ulcers, carbuncles and recalcitrant Yin flat abscess and furuncles and itching
Internally for Gu Sydnrome (Fruehauf, 1998)
- Tonifies Ming Men Fire and strengthens Yang
Kidney Yang Deficiency with painful lower back and knees and impotence Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiencies with diarrhoea
Asthma due to Kidneys unable to grasp Qi
Constipation or diarrhoea in the elderly caused by Cold
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Standard Dosage: 1.5-3g in pill or powder form for internal use but usually used externally.
Cautions: It is contraindicated for pregnant women because of its toxicity. It should not be combined with Mang Xiao, according to nineteen incompatibilities. |
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Preparation: Add to hot bath water or use sulphur soap.
Actions: Resolves Toxicity, kills Parasites and stops itching
Contraindications: Herbal baths are not suitable for children, the elderly or seriously ill people. It is also not recommended for individuals who have a tendency to bleed easily, or who have heart, lung and kidney problems.
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Reference Notes: (click to display)
Most formulas are found in Scheid, Bensky, Ellis & Barolet (2009): Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies and Chen & Chen (2015) Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications. Others are from translations of primary sources. It is recommended that the original material is cross-referenced for mistakes and additional information.
Substitutions have been taken from Ken Lloyd & Prof. Leung (2004): Mayway UK Substitution List or the above publications and are intended as suggestions to help navigate the tight restrictions in the UK quickly. More applicable substitutions may be appropriate in specific situations.
Individual herb information has initially been sourced from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted.
