Dermatitis Compress #2 (topical)
- Medicinals
- 3
Composition
Clears Heat in the Blood, reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules, clears Heat, resolves Dampness and relieves Fire toxicity.
Cools the Blood, stops bleeding, clears Toxic Heat, astringes fluids and generates flesh.
Clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity.
for for abscesses or other toxic swellings.
Actions
- Reduces Heat through cooling
- Counteracts toxicity
- Brings coolness to the Blood
Patterns treated
Blood Heat with toxicity
Manifestations
- Small fluid-filled blisters
- Swelling of the eyelids can be severe enough to keep the eyes from opening
- Feverishness
- Constipated bowels
- Sleeplessness
- Reddened skin bearing papules
- Big blisters accompanied by ulceration and pus formation
- Dislike of Cold
- Pain in the head
- Muddled thinking
Indications
- Lacquer-induced dermatitis
- Reddening of the skin
Notes
Steep the compress in the warm decoction, let it cool, then place it on the affected area.