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Cang Bai Niu Xi Fang苍柏牛膝方

Atractylodis, Phellodendron and Achyranthis Formula

Also known asAtractylodis, Phellodendron and Achyranthis Formula (topical)

Medicinals
11

Composition

  • Cang ZhuRz. Atractylodis10 g

    Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen and clears Damp-Heat in the Lower *Jiao.*

    • Huang Bai
    for skin lesions due to Wind-Dampness.
  • Huang BaiCx. Phellodendri10 g

    Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower *Jiao, drains Fire and relieves Fire toxicity*.

    eliminates Dampness and clears Heat for Damp-Heat sores.
  • Niu XiRx. Achyranthis Bidentatae10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis and clears Damp-Heat in the Lower *Jiao.*

  • Yin Chen HaoHb. Artemisiae Scopariae10 g

    Clears Heat and facilitates the resolution of Dampness.

    • Di Fu Zi, Ku Shen
    Bai Xian Pi,* externally or internally for Damp-Heat rashes and sores.
  • Zhi MuRz. Anemarrhenae10 g

    Clears Heat, nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness, drains Fire and ameliorates the Dryness of Dampness resolving herbs.

  • Bai Xian PiCx. Dictamni10 g

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

    for Damp-Heat sores that itch.
    • Cang Zhu, Ku Shen
    Di Fu Zi,* for dermatological disorders characterized by Damp-Heat and toxins.
  • Ming FanAlumen10 g

    Purges Fire, relieves toxicity, dries Dampness, alleviates itching, restrains and inhibits sores, generates flesh and transforms putrefication.

  • Ku ShenRx. Sophorae Flavescentis30 g

    Clears Heat, Dampness, disperses Wind and stops itching.

  • Tu Fu LingRz. Smilacis Glabrae20 g

    Relieves toxicity, eliminates Dampness and clears Damp-Heat from the skin.

    for skin lesions associated with Damp-Heat.
    • Di Fu Zi, Ku Shen
    Cang Zhu,* for eczema, carbuncles, Damp sores or psoriasis.
  • Di Fu ZiFr. Kochiae20 g

    Clears Damp-Heat, promotes urination and stops itching.

    for skin irritation and itchiness due to Damp-Heat.
  • Jin Yin HuaFlos Lonicerae20 g

    Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity and clears Damp-Heat from the Lower *Jiao.*

Actions

  • Clears out Damp-Heat
  • Alleviates Fire toxicity
  • Removes Damp-Heat affecting the skin

Patterns treated

Diaper dermatitis caused by Damp-Heat

Manifestations

  • Redness develops across the skin
  • Over time, dryness and scaling set in
  • In chronic or severe cases: papules, blisters and erosions appear

Indications

Rash occurring in the diaper area