Fu Fang Ku Shen Tang复方苦参汤
Sophora Compound
Also known asSophora Compound (topical)
- Medicinals
- 5
Composition
- Shi GaoGypsum Fibrosum500 g
Heals eczema, burns and ulcerated sores and wounds.
Clears Heat, dries Dampness, disperses Wind, kills parasites and stops itching.
Expels Wind and Dampness, kills parasites, invigorates the Blood, disperses Cold and alleviates pain.
Clears Heat and relieves toxins.
Clears Heat, drains Fire, resolves toxicity, dissipates nodules and alleviates pain and itching.
Actions
- Dispels Heat
- Has a drying action on Dampness
- Neutralizes toxicity
- Scatters Wind
- Eases both pain and itching
Patterns treated
A pattern of Damp-Heat
Manifestations
- Primarily affects the antecubital and popliteal fossae
- Skin lesions consisting of pinpoint papules, papulovesicles and vesicles, with some coalescing together
- Mild infiltration together with intense itching commonly occur
- This is followed by bleeding or oozing
- The skin may break open after being scratched
- Skin texture becomes rough and itchy
- Interferes with sleep
- Scratching may lead to slight bleeding or the formation of blood-tinged crusts
- Tongue body
- The tongue appears red
- Coating
- The coating is thin and yellow
- Pulse
- The pulse is soggy and rapid
Indications
- Dermatitis occurring in summer
- Pruritus
- Rash caused by diapers
- Inflamed skin
Notes
Rinse the Gypsum Fibrosum Shi Gao and let it dry in a shaded area, then pulverize it into powder prior to combining with the remaining herbs.