Ku Shen Tang Gao苦参汤膏

Sophora Flavescentis Decoction Ointment

Also known asSophora Falvescentis Decoction Ointment

Composition

Ku ShenRx. Sophorae Flavescentis3–30 g
Disperses Wind, kills parasites and stops itching topically.
- Huang Bai
- She Chuang Zi
as an herbal wash for general itching or vaginitis due to trichomonas infection.
Ju HuaFlos Chrysanthemi4.5–20 g
Disperses Wind, clears Heat and detoxifies.
She Chuang ZiFr. Cnidii3–30 g
Dries Dampness, kills parasites and stops itching topically.
Jin Yin HuaFlos Lonicerae6–60 g
Clears Heat and resolves Fire toxicity.
Bai ZhiRx. Angelicae Dahuricae3–10 g
Reduces swelling, eliminates toxins and expels pus.
Huang BaiCx. Phellodendri3–12 g
Drains Fire and relieves Fire toxicity topically.
Di Fu ZiFr. Kochiae3–15 g
Expels Dampness and stops itching.
- Ku Shen
for skin irritation and itchiness due to Damp-Heat.
- She Chuang Zi
topically, as a wash for itch.
Shi Chang PuRz. Acori Tatarinowii1.5–10 g
Promotes Blood flow, reduces swelling and alleviates Wind-Damp Bi and sores internally and topically.
Cream BaseCream Base

Heat combined with Dampness

Lesions on the skin appearing after contact with an outside substance
Borders of the lesions are clearly defined (contact-type)
Primarily affects the antecubital and popliteal fossae
Lesions consisting of pinpoint papules, papulovesicles, and vesicles, several of which merge together
Mild infiltration and intense itching often occur
Necrosis may be present
Blisters filled with fluid
Skin that feels rough and itches
Scratching ruptures the skin, followed by bleeding or oozing
Reddened skin
Sleep is disrupted
Scratching produces minor bleeding or leads to crusts of dried blood
In severe cases: a burning sensation, itching, and pain

Derived from safflower.