Blisters according to Chinese Medicine
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The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat blisters
Why might Angelica Root (Bai Zhi) help with blisters?
Because Angelica Root is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat blisters as a symptom, like Gua Lou San or Tuo Li Xiao Du San for instance.
Angelica Roots is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Stomach and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind. Disperses Wind and Cold from the Yang Brightness channels. Relieves Wind-Damp Cold painful obstruction. Dries Dampness and pus and reduces swelling. Opens the nasal passages.
Why might Liquorice (Gan Cao) help with blisters?
Because Liquorice is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat blisters as a symptom, like Tuo Li Xiao Du San or Gua Lou San for instance.
Liquorice is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs.
Why might Dong Quai (Dang Gui) help with blisters?
Because Dong Quai is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat blisters as a symptom, like Gua Lou San or Tuo Li Xiao Du San for instance.
Dong Quai is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Liver and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Blood. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieve constipation. Promotes circulation and dispels Bi Pain. Reduce Dysmenorrhea and help with irregular menstruation.
Why might Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) help with blisters?
Because Honeysuckle Flower is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat blisters as a symptom, like Gua Lou San or Tuo Li Xiao Du San for instance.
Honeysuckle Flowers is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Dispels Wind-Heat derived from an External pathogen. Expels Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner. Relieves Carbuncles.
Why might Snake Gourd (Gua Lou) help with blisters?
Because it is a key herb in Gua Lou San, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with blisters as a symptom)
Snake Gourds is a Cold herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Large intestine, the Lung and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Clears Phlegm-Heat conditions with thick difficult to expectorate sputum. Regulates the Qi of the chest and relieves constriction and swellings of the chest and Lungs. Lubricates the Intestines.
Other symptoms often associated with blisters
Breast pain Breast distention Breast lumps Breast redness Fever White spots on nipples Uneven milk supply Breast pus discharge Breast hardness Constipation