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Dry Skin #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Xing RenSm. Armeniacae30 g

    Moistens the Intestines and expels Wind-Cold.

  • Tian Hua FenRx. Trichosanthis30 g

    Drains Heat, generates Fluids, transforms Phlegm, moistens Lung Dryness, relieves toxicity, expels pus and reduces swelling.

  • Hong ZaoFr. Jujube Rubra30 g

    Nourishes and cools the Blood.

Actions

  • Drives Wind out of the face and head
  • Brings moisture to the skin
  • Clears Heat from the body
  • Scatters swelling

Patterns treated

  • Wind-Cold combined with Dryness
  • Yin Deficiency accompanied by Rising Yang

Manifestations

Dryness of the skin

Indications

Dryness affecting the skin

Notes

May be taken internally as well as applied externally as a wash.