Scabies according to Chinese Medicine
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The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat scabies
Why might Viper Snake (Fu She) help with scabies?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scabies as can be seen on Viper Snake's page.
Viper Snakes is a Warm herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Spleen and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Expels Wind and removes obstruction of Channels and Meridians. Relieves pains and removes toxin.
Why might Dittany Root Bark (Bai Xian Pi) help with scabies?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scabies as can be seen on Dittany Root Bark's page.
Dittany Root Bark is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Bladder, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Expels Heat and toxicity especially when associated with Dampness. Expels Wind and Dampness.
Why might Genkwa Flower (Yuan Hua) help with scabies?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scabies as can be seen on Genkwa Flower's page.
Genkwa Flowers is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Kidney, the Large intestine and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves chronic congestion of Fluids in the chest and stops cough. Drains congested Fluids through the urine and the stool. Expels parasites.
Why might Sophora Root (Ku Shen) help with scabies?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scabies as can be seen on Sophora Root's page.
Sophora Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Bladder, the Heart, the Large intestine, the Liver and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat. Scatters Wind and relieves itching.Promotes urination and expels Heat. Kills parasites. Applied externally for Damp-Heat.
Why might Black-Tail Snake (Wu Shao She) help with scabies?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat scabies as can be seen on Black-Tail Snake's page.
Black-Tail Snakes is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Liver.
Its main actions are: Expels Wind Dampness and disperses Cold. Removes obstruction of Channels and Meridians. Stops spasms and convulsions.
Other symptoms often associated with scabies
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