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Hua Dai Fen滑黛粉

Talcum and Indigo Powder

Medicinals
2

Composition

  • Hua ShiTalcum25 g

    Absorbs Dampness and clears Heat topically.

  • Qing DaiIndigo Naturalis5 g

    Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood, disperses Stagnation and reduces swelling topically.

Actions

  • Draws out Dampness
  • Purges Heat
  • Neutralizes toxicity
  • Breaks up Stagnation

Patterns treated

Diaper dermatitis caused by Damp-Heat

Manifestations

  • Skin turns red
  • Over time it turns dry and flaky
  • In chronic or severe cases, papules, blisters, and erosions appear

Indications

  • Nappy rash
  • Dermatitis from diaper use

Notes

Pulverize the ingredients jointly into a fine powder, then keep it in an airtight amber jar.