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Atopic Dermatitis #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Cang ZhuRz. Atractylodis5 g

    Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, induces sweating and expels Wind-Dampness.

    for infantile diarrhea from Damp-Heat.
    • Bai Zhu
    for musculoskeletal disorders of the arms and shoulders due to Phlegm Stagnation.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae5 g

    Strengthens the Spleen, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism and stabilizes the Exterior.

    for Damp Cold Painful Obstruction.
    for Strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
  • Fu LingPoria10 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle *Jiao and transforms Phlegm*.

    • Ze Xie
    facilitates the removal of water and leaches out Dampness.
  • Ze XieRz. Alismatis5 g

    Promotes urination and leaches out Dampness.

  • Huang QinRx. Scutellariae5 g

    Clears Heat, dries Dampness, drains Fire and detoxifies.

  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae5 g

    Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    • Bai Zhu
    for Anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
    for a thick white tongue coat with no desire to drink.
  • Mai YaFr, Hordei Germinatus10 g

    Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion and strengthens the Stomach.

  • Bai Xian PiRx. Dictamni10 g

    Clears Heat, resolves Fire-toxicity, expels Wind, dries Dampness, clears Damp-Heat and stops itching.

  • Hua ShiTalcum10 g

    Promotes urination, drains Heat from the Urinary Bladder and expels Damp-Heat.

Actions

  • Fortifies the Spleen
  • Eliminates Damp-Heat
  • Diminishes the sensation of itching

Patterns treated

Damp-Heat occurring in infancy

Manifestations

  • Seen frequently in plump infants prone to being overweight
  • The rash typically develops on the face, scalp and neck, though it may extend to other regions as well.
  • The lesions present as red, with blistering and weeping fluid
  • Lichenified patches may also coalesce
  • At times the layers thin out, with scabs forming beneath
  • The itching is intense and distressing to the infant
  • urination is occasionally somewhat scantier than usual
  • Urine that is deep yellow in color
Tongue body
Red in hue
Coating
A coating that is thin and yellow, occasionally greasy
Pulse
A pulse with a rolling character

Indications

Atopic eczema