formula | Alum Decoction Er Fan Tang |
source | Volume 4 of Waike Zhengzong |
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bubble_chart Composition Alum 120 gm, Green vitriol 120 gm, Catechu 15 gm, Cypress leaves 250 gm
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Take 2.5 liters of water and boil it several times for later use. First, apply tung oil to the affected area, then use a paper wick soaked in tung oil, light it, and fumigate the affected area with the smoke and flame for a short while. Next, pour the previously prepared hot decoction into a clean bucket, place the affected hand over it, cover the hand and bucket opening tightly with a cloth to fumigate with the steam, ensuring no steam escapes. When the decoction is slightly warm, pour it into a basin and wash the affected area with it. One treatment may suffice for a cure.
bubble_chart Indications
Goose-web wind (tinea manuum), characterized by dry, thickened skin, painful cracks, and more severe symptoms.
bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications
Goose-web wind (tinea manuum) is not suitable for mild cases; avoid contact with water for seven days after fumigation and washing.