Indications:
Subacute stage of: eczema, dermatitis, urticaria, erysipelas.
Signs & Symptoms:
Mild to moderate itching and skin inflammation, persistent skin lesions lasting around two weeks or more, papules and vesicles, and possible exudation or crusting. The tongue may be normal or swollen with tooth marks and a thick white or yellow coating. The pulse may be slippery or floating and may also be rapid.
Actions of the Main Herbs:
Ku Shen (Sophora root) clears Damp-Heat, dispels Wind, and alleviates itching associated with inflammatory skin conditions.
Di Fu Zi (Bassia fruit, Broom Cypress fruit) clears Damp-Heat, promotes urination, and helps relieve itching.
Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus root bark) clears Heat, dries Dampness, and alleviates itching.
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes rhizome) dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and helps address Dampness affecting the skin.
Jing Jie (Schizonepeta herb) disperses Wind, releases the exterior, and helps relieve itching.
Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia root) dispels Wind, releases the exterior, and alleviates itching.
Dang Gui (Angelica root) nourishes and invigorates Blood, helping to support the skin and prevent Blood deficiency associated with chronic skin conditions.
Chi Shao (Red Peony root) cools the Blood, invigorates Blood, and helps clear Heat associated with skin inflammation.
Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia root, raw) cools the Blood, clears Heat, and nourishes Yin.
Zi Cao (Arnebia root) cools the Blood, clears Heat, and helps address inflammatory skin lesions.
Gan Cao (Licorice root) clears Heat, resolves Toxicity, and harmonises the actions of the other herbs.
Together, these herbs disperse Wind, clear Damp-Heat, alleviate itching, and cool and nourish the Blood. The formula is traditionally used for subacute skin conditions in which Wind and Damp-Heat remain in the skin, with Blood-nourishing herbs helping to protect against dryness associated with prolonged inflammation.
Dosage & Course of Treatment:
Take 8–12 pills, three times daily, preferably after meals or as directed by a qualified practitioner. The duration of treatment depends on the individual's pattern diagnosis, symptom severity, and response to treatment. Follow the product label and practitioner guidance.
Ingredients:
– Angelica polymorpha, root 当归 37.8 mg
– Arnebia euchroma, root 紫草 34.0 mg
– Atractylodes lancea, rhizome 苍术 30.2 mg
– Bassia scoparia, fruit 地肤子 37.8 mg
– Dictamnus desycarpus, stem bark 白鲜皮 37.8 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 15.1 mg
– Paeonia obovata, root 赤芍 37.8 mg
– Rehmannia glutinosa, root 生地黄 45.4 mg
– Saposhnikovia divaricata, root 防风 34.0 mg
– Schizonepeta tenuifolia, flowering herb 荆芥 34.0 mg
– Sophora flavescens, root 苦参 34.0 mg
Cautions & Contraindications:
Use caution during pregnancy. Black Pearl pill products contain activated charcoal and maltose; other medicines should generally be taken at least two hours apart from the product because interactions may occur. The product is not intended for use in children, and prolonged use should be supervised by a qualified practitioner. As this formula disperses Wind and clears Damp-Heat, it may not be appropriate for individuals with marked Qi or Blood deficiency. Seek medical assessment for severe, spreading, infected or persistent skin lesions, and consult a qualified healthcare professional if symptoms worsen or persist.
Practitioner-only product:
A consultation is recommended prior to use to ensure the formula is appropriate for the individual’s pattern diagnosis.
Indications:
Subacute stage of: eczema, dermatitis, urticaria, erysipelas.
Signs & Symptoms:
Mild to moderate itching and skin inflammation, persistent skin lesions lasting around two weeks or more, papules and vesicles, and possible exudation or crusting. The tongue may be normal or swollen with tooth marks and a thick white or yellow coating. The pulse may be slippery or floating and may also be rapid.
Actions of the Main Herbs:
Ku Shen (Sophora root) clears Damp-Heat, dispels Wind, and alleviates itching associated with inflammatory skin conditions.
Di Fu Zi (Bassia fruit, Broom Cypress fruit) clears Damp-Heat, promotes urination, and helps relieve itching.
Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus root bark) clears Heat, dries Dampness, and alleviates itching.
Cang Zhu (Atractylodes rhizome) dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and helps address Dampness affecting the skin.
Jing Jie (Schizonepeta herb) disperses Wind, releases the exterior, and helps relieve itching.
Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia root) dispels Wind, releases the exterior, and alleviates itching.
Dang Gui (Angelica root) nourishes and invigorates Blood, helping to support the skin and prevent Blood deficiency associated with chronic skin conditions.
Chi Shao (Red Peony root) cools the Blood, invigorates Blood, and helps clear Heat associated with skin inflammation.
Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia root, raw) cools the Blood, clears Heat, and nourishes Yin.
Zi Cao (Arnebia root) cools the Blood, clears Heat, and helps address inflammatory skin lesions.
Gan Cao (Licorice root) clears Heat, resolves Toxicity, and harmonises the actions of the other herbs.
Together, these herbs disperse Wind, clear Damp-Heat, alleviate itching, and cool and nourish the Blood. The formula is traditionally used for subacute skin conditions in which Wind and Damp-Heat remain in the skin, with Blood-nourishing herbs helping to protect against dryness associated with prolonged inflammation.
Dosage & Course of Treatment:
Take 8–12 pills, three times daily, preferably after meals or as directed by a qualified practitioner. The duration of treatment depends on the individual's pattern diagnosis, symptom severity, and response to treatment. Follow the product label and practitioner guidance.
Ingredients:
– Angelica polymorpha, root 当归 37.8 mg
– Arnebia euchroma, root 紫草 34.0 mg
– Atractylodes lancea, rhizome 苍术 30.2 mg
– Bassia scoparia, fruit 地肤子 37.8 mg
– Dictamnus desycarpus, stem bark 白鲜皮 37.8 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 15.1 mg
– Paeonia obovata, root 赤芍 37.8 mg
– Rehmannia glutinosa, root 生地黄 45.4 mg
– Saposhnikovia divaricata, root 防风 34.0 mg
– Schizonepeta tenuifolia, flowering herb 荆芥 34.0 mg
– Sophora flavescens, root 苦参 34.0 mg
Cautions & Contraindications:
Use caution during pregnancy. Black Pearl pill products contain activated charcoal and maltose; other medicines should generally be taken at least two hours apart from the product because interactions may occur. The product is not intended for use in children, and prolonged use should be supervised by a qualified practitioner. As this formula disperses Wind and clears Damp-Heat, it may not be appropriate for individuals with marked Qi or Blood deficiency. Seek medical assessment for severe, spreading, infected or persistent skin lesions, and consult a qualified healthcare professional if symptoms worsen or persist.
Practitioner-only product:
A consultation is recommended prior to use to ensure the formula is appropriate for the individual’s pattern diagnosis.
