Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 3 g
Hua Shi Talcum 5 g
Zhu Ye Herba Lophatheri gracilis 3 gExplanation
- Huang Qin, Huang Bo and Ku Shen drain Damp-Heat.
- Bai Xian Pi and Ban Lan Gen clear Damp-Heat and resolve Fire-Poison.
- Sheng Di cools Blood.
- Fu Ling and Hua Shi drain Dampness.
- Zhu Ye clears Heat.
These three formulae for acute eczema may be differentiated in Table 5.2Table 5.2.
Chronic Eczema
Wind-Heat (With Blood Deficiency)
Acupuncture
General Prescription
T.B.-6 Zhigou, G.B.-31 Fengshi, BL-12 Fengmen, L.I.-11 Quchi, L.I.-4 Hegu, Du-14 Dazhui,
SP-10 Xuehai, SP-6 Sanyinjiao, LIV-2 Xingjian, HE-8 Shaofu, Zhiyangxue extra point, LU-7
Lieque and KI-6 Zhaohai, LU-9 Taiyuan, KI-3 Taixi, ST-36 Zusanli, BL-17 Geshu, LIV-8
Ququan, Ren-4 Guanyuan. Even method on all points except SP-6, LU-7, KI-6, LU-9, KI-3,
ST-36, BL-17, LIV-8 and Ren-4 which should be reinforced. No moxa.
Explanation
- T.B.-6 and G.B.-31 are the main points to expel Wind-Heat from the skin.
- BL-12 helps to expel Wind.
- L.I.-11 and L.I.-4 expel Wind-Heat and cool Blood.