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Candida #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Bai Xian PiCx. Dictamni4–16 g

    Clears Damp-Heat and stops itching

  • Xu Chang QingRx. Cynanchi Paniculati3–15 g

    Resolves toxins and stops itching.

  • Yin Yang HuoHb. Epimedii3–15 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens *Yang.*

  • Bei XieRz. Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae9–18 g

    Resolves turbid Dampness in the Lower Jiao and Clears Damp-Heat*.*

  • Wang Bu Liu XingHb. Vaccariae4–30 g

    Promotes the movement of Blood and invigorates the channels.

Actions

  • Eliminates Damp-Heat
  • Neutralizes toxins
  • Halts itching
  • Strengthens the Kidneys
  • Activates Blood flow

Patterns treated

Damp-Heat settled in the Lower Jiao

Manifestations

  • Skin lesions discharging copious fluid
  • Elevated temperature
  • A desire to drink fluids
  • Mouth dryness despite no urge to drink
  • Poor appetite
  • A heavy sensation throughout the body
  • Fatigue affecting the limbs
  • A feeling of fullness in the chest
  • A palpable lump in the epigastric region
  • Excessive vaginal discharge, thick, yellowish and foul in odor
  • Urination that is frequent, scanty, and reddish in tone
Tongue body
Reddish in color
Coating
Yellow with a greasy texture
Pulse
Slippery combined with rapid

Indications

  • A candida infection
  • An infection caused by yeast overgrowth