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Drastic Itching Decoction

Medicinals
6

Composition

  • Bai Xian PiCx. Dictamni30 g

    Clears Heat, resolves Fire-toxicity, expels Wind, dries Dampness, clears Damp-Heat, stops itching and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    for Damp-Heat sores that itch.
    for itching with vaginal discharge.
  • Di Fu ZiFr. Kochiae30 g

    Clears Damp-Heat, expels Dampness and stops itching.

    for skin irritation and itchiness due to Damp-Heat.
  • Yin ChenHb. Artemisiae Scopariae30 g

    Clears Heat, facilitates the resolution of Dampness and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    externally or Internally for Damp-Heat rashes and sores.
  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae30 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat, cools the Blood, reduces abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Ku ShenRx. Sophorae Flavescentis15 g

    Clears Heat, dries Dampness, disperses Wind, kills parasites, stops itching and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Bai BuRx. Stemonae15 g

    Moistens the Lungs, stops coughing and kills parasites.

Actions

  • Clears Damp-Heat from the body
  • Brings itching to a stop
  • Suppresses the proliferation of cancer cells

Patterns treated

A pattern of Damp-Heat

Manifestations

  • Pruritus
  • Bilateral rib pain accompanied by fullness
  • Possibly right-sided hypochondriac pain
  • A bitter flavor in the mouth
  • Queasiness
  • Bringing up sour and bitter fluids
  • Loss of appetite
  • Chills and fever may alternate
  • Urine appears dark and concentrated
  • Distention of the belly
  • Foul-smelling yellow discharge from the vagina
  • Itching of the vulva
  • Testicles that are painful, swollen and burning
Tongue body
Pink-colored body
Coating
Yellow with a greasy or sticky quality
Pulse
Wiry combined with rapid, or Slippery combined with rapid

Indications

Severe itching caused by malignant lymphoma