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Leprosy Topical #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Fang FengRx. Saposhnikoviae10–30 g

    Expels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.

  • Ku ShenRx. Sophorae Flavescentis15–30 g

    Disperses Wind, kills parasites and stops itching.

  • Quan XieScorpio2–5 g

    Tracks down Wind, unblocks the collaterals, stops pain, attacks and relieves Fire toxins and dissipates nodules.

Actions

  • Drives out Wind-Dampness
  • Relieves itching
  • Roots out Wind
  • Opens the collaterals
  • Counters and eases Fire toxins

Patterns treated

Wind-Dampness obstructing the channels and collaterals (Topical)

Manifestations

  • Skin lesions that cause disfigurement
  • Damage to the peripheral nerves
  • A gradually worsening weakness

Indications

Cases of leprosy