The Most Effective TCM Herbal Formula for Shingles Usually shingles is considered more caused by liver fire, because it happens mostly along where the liver and gallbladder meridians distribute such as the hyponchondrium, the side of the forehead and scalp and the side of the butt, and the main symptoms include burning pain, restlessness, irritability, etc. So Long Dan Xie Gan Tang is often suggested for oral use of the condition and Liu Shen Wan, etc., is suggested for the external use. However, in many patients Long Dan Xie Gan Tang does not work so well. From history, the repeated formulas that work the best for this conditions are Gua Lou Hong Hua Tang and Er Wei Ba Du Gao. 1. Er Wei Ba Du Gao is composed of two herbs,, Ming Fan (Alumen) and Xiong Huang (realgar). They are made in power first and then mixed with cold boiled water and applied to the skin lesions in Shingles, usually it just takes 3-5 days to cure the conditions if it is used together with Gua Lou Hong Hua Tang orally. 2. Gua Lou Hong Hua Tang is a very simple formula composed of Gua Lou 30 g, Gan Cao 3g and Hong Hua 15g. In the clinic, you can add Ban Lan Gen 15 g to 30g for the condition. It works better and faster than other traditionall formulas. Usually it takes about 3-5 days to heal shingles. Shingles is a common condition in the clinic, patients have to suffer a lot from the pain. Acupuncture can help relieve the pain, but herbal treatment plays an important role in the healing process.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 19:33:39 +0000
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