HERB FORMULAS

FU FANG KU SHEN TANG - 复方苦参汤 - SOPHORA COMPOUND (TOPICAL)

English: Sophora Compound
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Gypsum Fibrosum Shi Gao 500g Heals eczema, burns and ulcerated sores and wounds.
Rx. Sophorae (Powdered) Ku Shen 12g Clears Heat, dries Dampness, disperses Wind, kills parasites and stops itching.
Camphor Zhang Nao 30g Expels Wind and Dampness, kills parasites, invigorates the Blood, disperses Cold and alleviates pain.
Sm. Phaseoli Radiati (Powdered) Lu Dou 30g Clears Heat and relieves toxins.
Borneol Bing Pian 50g Clears Heat, drains Fire, resolves toxicity, dissipates nodules and alleviates pain and itching.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Clears Heat
  • Dries Dampness
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Disperses Wind
  • Alleviates pain and itching

SYNDROMES

  • Damp-Heat

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Main sites involved:
    Antecubital and popliteal fossae
  • Lesions:
    Pinpoint papules
    Papulovesicles
    Vesicles, some of which coalesce
  • Slight infiltration and severe itching are likely
  • Bleeding or exudation follows
  • Rupture of skin after scratching
  • The skin is rough and itchy
  • Disturbing sleep
  • Scratching will cause slight bleeding or result in the formation of bloody crusts
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin yellow
  • P: Soggy and rapid

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

  • Wash and dry the Gypsum Fibrosum Shi Gao in the shade, then grind into a powder before mixing it with the other herbs.

MODIFICATIONS