Traditional therapeutic uses
Main indications: dermatitis, eczema, hives.
In Chinese energy, this preparation is used to treat and clarify Heat Humidity, disperse Wind and toxins.
Associated symptoms : itchy, red itchy rash, tongue with white or yellow coating, rapid, slippery pulse.
Dosage
- Adult: 4 to 5 tablets, morning and evening.
- Child: 2 tablets, twice a day.
- This product should not be used long term.
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This product is very appreciated in cases of dermatitis in eruptive phase: appearance of red patches, vesicles and intense itching. In traditional Chinese medicine, these dermatitis are attributed to Heat, Humidity and Perverse Wind (toxins) in the layer of Blood which attacked the Skin. It is not recommended to eat spicy and bitter foods during the treatment.
Unlike ointments applied externally, this product addresses the causes of the problem. Traditional Chinese medicine successfully treats skin problems. This product is effective during the eruptive phases.
It is best to consult a doctor and a therapist in traditional Chinese medicine if your problem is chronic (more than three months).
Cons-indications
- Contraindicated for children under two years of age.
- Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Composition
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Name in pine yin |
Pharmaceutical name |
Therapeutic actions |
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Bai Hua She |
Agkistrodon acutus (viper Agkistrodon acutus) |
Chase the Wind and invigorate the Collateral |
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Wu Shao She |
Zaocys dhumnades (snake Zaocis) |
Chase the Wind and invigorate the Collateral |
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Guo Shan Niao |
Agkistrodon halys (viper Agkistrodon halys) |
Chase the Wind and invigorate the Collateral |
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Ku Shen |
Radix sophorae flavascentis (root of Sophora flavescens) |
removes heat and dries out moisture |
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Bai Zhu |
Radix atractylodis ovata (atractylode root) |
Tones Energy, Tones Spleen, Drains Moisture |
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Mu Dan Pi |
Cortex paeonia suffruticosa (peony root bark tree) |
Chase away the Heat of Blood, extinguish the Fire of the Liver |
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She Chuang Zi |
Fructus cnidii (fruit of Cnidium monnieri) |
Dries Moisture and Stops Itching |
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Fang Feng |
Radix ledebouriellae divaricatae (silery root) |
warms relieves the Skin |
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Chi Chao |
Radix oeoniae rubrae (red peony root) |
invigorates and decongests the blood |
On the shelves
This product does not have any particular certification and has not been subject to special analyzes as to its quality. Only its great popularity prompts us to include it here.
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Available in Chinese herb stores, several natural health product stores, and distributors of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.
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Research and writing: Arlette Rouleau, Ac., OAQ and Pierre Lefrançois |
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