Zi Lian Gao糸连膏
Arnebia and Coptis Ointment
- Substances
- 4
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Composition
Clears Heat, drains Dampness, drains Fire, relieves toxicity and clears Heat topically.
Clears Heat. cools the Blood, relieves Fire toxins, encourages rashes and clears Damp-Heat from the skin.
- Sesame OilSesame Oil1 liter
- Yellow BeeswaxYellow Beeswax50 g
Actions
- Clears Heat
- Lowers Heat in the Blood
- Eases toxicity when applied topically
Syndromes traités
Topically-manifesting Fire toxin
Manifestations
- Lesions about the size of a small coin — red, pale red, moist pale red, dark, or hyperpigmented — appearing on the scalp, body, extremities, and elsewhere, and growing in number quickly
- Scales cover the lesions — either tightly packed or built up in layers, flaking off readily when scratched, or else thick, firm, and stuck fast
- Once the scale is removed, a glossy light pink membrane is exposed, beneath which petechiae are found.
- Lesions present for a long time may merge together
- Lesions can be painful or cracked
- Itching can be severe
Indications
- A case of psoriasis
- Rash in the diaper area
Notes
Place Zi Cao in a pot with 1 liter of vegetable oil and heat until it turns brown. Strain out the dregs, then mix in powdered Huang Lian and Beeswax. Warm again if needed to melt the wax. Transfer to a glass jar with an airtight lid and let it set. Use topically 3-5 times daily.