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cutaneous system
tinea/ringworm
chinese formulae

formulas

For in-depth differentiation, consult Liang pp. 47-57.
Ma Huang and Coix C. (Ma Xing Yi Gan Tang): dry lesions.
(Hsu, 1980, p. 66; Bensky and Barolet, p. 35)
Bupleurum and Schizonepeta C.: wet, purulent lesions.
(Hsu, 1980, p. 624; Dharmananda, 1986, p. 366)
• Gleditsia C.: If no response in 2 weeks with above remedies. (Hsu, 1980, p. 631)
Decoction of sophora (ku shen): as external wash.
• Lithospermum ointment (patent): to promote growth of new skin. (Hsu, 1980, p. 634)
• Hua Tou Gao (patent): Wind-Damp: externally (Naeser, p. 158)
• Composita Tujin Liniment (patent): Fire Toxin: itching: externally (Naeser, p. 200)
Tinea capitis: Wind and Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency): Huang Xian Xing Tou Xian Decoction (Liang, p. 47-8)
Tinea cruris (Jock itch): Gentiana C. (Long Dan Xie Gan Wan) (available as patent); Gentiana 12 (patent)
(Gentiana: Hsu, 1980, p. 181; Yeung, p. 154; Dharmananda, 1986, p. 229; Bensky and Barolet, p. 96; patent: Naeser, p. 159; Gentiana 12: Dharmananda, 1990, p. 69)
Tinea cruris: external use: mix 2 egg yolks, 3 g catechu (er cha) and 0.3 g borneol (bing pian) and apply externally (Liang, p. 50)


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