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HERBS FOR ITCH
Chinese Herbs for Itchy Skin


 Itchy Skin

 

Causes of Itch

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Pills for Itch

 

Herbal consultations for itching by e-mail

 


 

 

Common Causes of Itching According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

 

Itching is considered a sign of Wind as it relates to the surface of the body.  Though many causes of itchiness are internal and may not be related to wind or surface conditions, most herbal formulas to relieve itch will contain herbs to dispell wind.  Itching attributed to allergies usually is related to both internal and external conditions.  All causes of itching can be divided into the following two categories for purposes of selecting herbal prescriptions.

 

 

 

 

DEFICIENCY DRYNESS
OF YIN OR BLOOD

The itch is likely caused by a DEFICIENCY if:

It is chronic and of long duration.

The intensity is mild to moderate

If it is accompanied by dry skin, a thin or weak rapid pulse, or other signs of yin or blood deficiency

Blood deficiency could be indicated by fatigue, pale tongue or conjunctiva, and possible menstrual or sleep related complaints.

Yin deficiency could be indicated by the presence of mild heat symptoms such as hot flashes, weak fever, slightly red tongue, dry skin, restlessness, and feeling tired and wired.

 

 

EXCESS HEAT
HEAT IN THE BLOOD

The Itch is likely caused by EXCESS if:

It's appearance is more suden

Intensity is moderate to severe.

If it is accompanied by a rash, fever, or other signs of illness.

This kind of itch is a reaction to toxins in the body.  It's the itch you'd get from the measles, hives, allergy, or as a reaction to drugs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Internal Herbs
for Deficiency Itch

 

Herbs should supplement the yin or blood, clear heat, and moisten dryness (particularly lung dryness, as the lung controls the skin)

Herb formula for itch caused by dryness or yin or blood deficiency:

 

tian men dong - 10
zhi mu - 10
bai shao - 10
sheng di huang - 10
ku shen - 10
jing jie - 10
chi shao - 10
mu dan pi - 10
da zao - 10
gan cao - 5
chan tui - 5

Concentrated herb granules
$49.00 - 100grams

 
 
Internal Herbs
for Excess Itch

 

Herbs should aggresively clear heat, clean toxins, and cool the blood.

Herb formula for itch caused by Wind Heat or Heat in the Blood

 

 

pu gong yin - 15
jin yin hua- 15
lian qiao - 10
bai xian pi - 10
chi shao - 10
ku shen - 10
sheng di huang - 10
cang er zi - 5
chan tui - 5
da huang - 5
gan cao - 5


Concentrated herb granules
$49.00 - 100grams

 

Directions:
Stir 1 tablespoon of powder into hot water.  Allow to cool. Drink 2-3 times a day, preferably on an empty stomach.

 

 
Products for Deficiency Itch
 
 
Products for Excess Itch

Take the following pills together:

Mai Wei di Huang Wan

Xanthium Relieve Surface

 

Take the following seperately or together.

Eliminate Wind Pill

Armadillo Counter Poison Pill

 

 
Topical Products for Itch

White Flower Balm

Spring Wind Ointment

Ku Shen Powder

 

 

 

Itch Advice E-MAIL CONSULTATIONS

for ITCH

$60 USD

A consultation consists of several e-mail exchanges resulting in an herbal prescription, treatment plan and possibly other suggestion. 

 

Consutations do not include the cost of herbs.

In your first e-mail, briefly describe yourself. Mention your gender, age, occupations, symptoms (including how long you've had them for) and any Western diagnosis.

List the medicines you use and occasions when you have been hospitalized for any reason.

 

After purchasing a consultation send your e-mail to:

questions@drshen.com

 

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