Mastitis #3 (topical)
- Medicinals
- 6
Composition
- Tian Nan XingRz. Arisaematis
Reduces swelling and alleviates pain (topically). Do not take internally.
- Ban XiaRz. Pinelliae
Dissipates nodules, reduces Stagnation, treats sores, skin ulcerations and carbuncles and reduces swelling (topically). Do not take internally.
- Jiang CanBombyx Batryticatus
Transforms Phlegm, softens hardness, eliminates toxins and dissipates nodules.
- Bai ZhiRx. Angelicae Dahuricae
Reduces swelling, eliminates toxins and expels pus.
- Zai Jiao ZiSpina Gleditsiae
Draws out toxicity, discharges pus, invigorates the Blood and reduces swelling.
for un-ulcerated abscesses or those with difficulty discharging pus. - Cao WuRx. Aconiti Kusnezoffii
Disperses Cold, scours out Wind, overcomes Dampness, stops pain, reduces swellings and treats abscesses and lesions (topically). Do not take internally.
Actions
- Diminishes swelling
- Eases pain
- Disperses nodular masses
- Diminishes Stagnation
- Converts Phlegm
- Softens hardened tissue
- Removes toxins
- Discharges pus
Patterns treated
Sores and abscess formation caused by Toxic Heat
Manifestations
- A sudden, acute breast infection
- Chills accompanied by fever
- A rapid heart rate
- The breast feels hot to the touch and appears red
- A breast that is distended, painful, and swollen, with palpable lumps
Indications
Mammary gland inflammation (mastitis)
Cautions
This preparation must not be swallowed.
Notes
Pulverize the listed ingredients and combine them with onion juice and honey, shaping the mixture into a flat cake to be placed on the affected site.