Description
Lu Gan Shi Xi Ji (Calamine Wash Formula), from External Injury Science (Wai Shang Ke Xue).
Actions: Dry dampness and relieve itching. Indicated for the treatment of various skin diseases, with itch of skin and skin drying
Indications: Shake it evenly before use. It is not suitable for patients with excessive fluid effusion
Source: Xi S, Gong Y. Essentials of Chinese Materia Medica and Medical Formulas: New Century Traditional Chinese Medicine. Academic Press/Elsevier, 2017, pp. 861–873.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
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Lu Gan Shi
dose printed as powder 15 g; as printed: Calamina (lu gan shi) powder 15 g
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g | — | — |
Preparation
Mix the ingredients evenly with cool boiled water until 100 mL, and apply it on the affected area, 5–6 times a day
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