HERB FORMULAS

JIU ZHA BI GAO - 酒渣鼻膏 - ROSACEA PASTE (TOPICAL)

English: Rosacea Paste
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Lithargyrum Mi Tuo Seng 60g Absorbs fluids, reduces swelling, eliminates toxins and kills parasites topically.
Rx. Scrophulariae Xuan Shen 30g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, softens hardness, dissipates nodules, drains Fire and relieves toxicity.
Sulphur Liu Huang 30g Relieves toxicity, kills parasites and stops itching.
Calomelas Qing Fen 24g Resolves toxicity, generates flesh, expels water and promotes the healing of sores.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Absorbs fluids
  • Reduces swelling
  • Eliminates toxins
  • Kills parasites
  • Expels water

SYNDROMES

  • Damp-Heat

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Sensitive, easily irritated skin
  • The skin feels hot to the patient, particularly during episodes of flushing
  • Redness affects the central area of the face, often including the forehead and chin
  • The area blanches upon pressure
  • Acne-like papules
  • Pustules resembling acne appear but without comedones (blackheads)
  • In severe cases, the pustules may evolve into cystic or granulometous nodules
  • Rhinophyma (enlarged nose - brandy nose)

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

  • Grind into a fine powder and mix with honey to form a paste. Store in an airtight jar. Use for five minutes once in the morning and once before bed time.

MODIFICATIONS