About the ‘Psoriasis’ Category

Psoriasis Formula Finder

 

Traditional Chinese medicine has a number of herbal therapies for a variety of skin conditions that end up being called “psoriasis” in modern terms.

Among the names that have been given to psoriasis over the 1,800 year history of therapies include:
silver scale disease (an accurate description)
white dagger sore
pine skin tinea
snake lice (that’s scary!)

Kampo medicine is the herbal medicine practiced by physicians in Japan. They often use these formulas along side the standard of care in Western drugs. More… »

 

Psoriasis Treatment Principles

 

The formulas mentioned in the Psoriasis Formula Finder regulate particular body systems to promote the emergence of smooth, moist, skin.

The way in which these formulas work are by the following treatment principles:

  1. Clear heat (for red skin)
  2. Activate the blood circulation (for purple or brown skin)
  3. Nourish the blood or body fluids (for dryness)
  4. Disperse wind (for itchiness)
  5. Disperse wind-damp (for wet itchiness)
  6. Regulate ying and wei (for dry skin) More… »
 

Tang-Kuei and Arctium Formula (xiao feng san)

 

Details of Tang-kuei and Arctium Formula
Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Mentioned in these formula finders: psoriasis

Alternative Names:

  • Wind Dispersing Powder
  • xiao feng san
  • hsiao feng san
  • syuhu san
  • shofusan

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Siler and Platycodon Formula (fang feng tong sheng san)

 

Details of Siler and Platycodon Formula
Fang Feng translates to "guards against wind". That's like saying "assists immunity".

Fang Feng translates to "guards against wind". That's like saying "assists immunity".

Mentioned in these formula finders: cholesterol, psoriasis

Alternative Names:

  • fang feng tong sheng san
  • fang feng tung sheng san
  • boju tusyo san
  • bofutsushosan

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Coptis and Gelatin Combination (huang lian e jiao tang)

 

Details of Coptis and Gelatin Combination
Antibiotic Coptis was used for ulcers long before bacterial causes were discovered.

Antibiotic Coptis was used for ulcers long before bacterial causes were discovered.

Mentioned in these formula finders: psoriasis

Alternative Names:

  • huang lian a jiao tang
  • huang lian e jiao tang
  • huang lien ah chiao tang
  • oren akyo to

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Cinnamon and Astragalus Combination (gui zhi jia huang qi tang)

 

Details of Cinnamon and Astragalus Combination
Gui Zhi helps keep your skin and exterior warm.

Cinnamon Twig helps keep your skin and exterior warm.

Mentioned in these formula finders: psoriasis

Alternative Names:

  • Cassia Twig plus Astrgalus Decoction
  • gui zhi jia huang qi tang
  • kuei chih chia huang chi tang
  • keisi ka ogi to
  • keishikaogito

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Tang-kuei and Gardenia Combination (wen qing yin)

 

Details of Tang-Kuei and Gardenia Combination

Dang gui helps nourish the "Liver blood", or neurotransmiters.

Mentioned in these formula finders: hot flashes (hot flushes), women’s health, psoriasis

Alternative Names:

  • wen qing yin
  • Warm Clearing Beverage
  • Warming and Clearing Decoction
  • wen ching yin
  • unsei in

Other Signs: hot flashes, red face, restlessness, fever
Notes: Heat signs not as evident as Coptix Toxin-Resovling Decoction; often presents with dry lusterless skin and/or skin problems.
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
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Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction (da huang mu dan pi tang)

 

Details of Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction
Rhubarb root has some anti-bacterial-like functions.

Rhubarb root has some anti-bacterial-like functions.

Mentioned in these formula finders: hot flashes (hot flushes), urinary disorders, women’s health, psoriasis

Alternative Names:

  • da huang mu dan tang
  • ta huang mu tan pi tang
  • da huang mu tan pi tang
  • da huang mu dan pi tang
  • daio botanpi to
  • daiobotampito

Abdominal Signs: circulation problems
Notes: Also useful for bladder infections, abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal irritation.
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Urinary Applications: Bladder inflammation (achy pain), Bladder infection (painful urination)
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Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula (gui zhi fu ling wan)

 

Details of Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula
Cinnamon twig is a great blood mover which treats pain.

Cinnamon twig is a great blood mover which treats pain.

Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches, cholesterol, hot flashes (hot flushes), osteoporosis, women’s health, psoriasis

Alternative Names:

  • gui zhi fu ling wan
  • Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pills
  • Cassia Twig and Tuckahoe Pill
  • kuei chih fu ling wan
  • keisi bukuryo gan
  • keishibukuryogan

Abdominal Signs: circulation problems
Other Signs: hot flashes
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Pain Applications: Low Back Pain / Sciatica, Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis: Post menopausal osteoporosis, Osteoporosis symptoms
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Additions for aches and pains