Skin inflammation according to Chinese Medicine
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The two Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat skin inflammation
Why might Hibiscus Leaf (Fu Rong Ye) help with skin inflammation?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat skin inflammation as can be seen on Hibiscus Leaf's page.
Hibiscus Leaves is a Neutral herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Cools the Heat in the Blood. Relieves edema and expels pus. Stops pain. Clears the Lung Heat.
Why might Garden Balsam Stem (Tou Gu Cao) help with skin inflammation?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat skin inflammation as can be seen on Garden Balsam Stem's page.
Garden Balsam Stems is a Cool herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Invigorates Blood and removes Blood Stagnation. Clear Toxic-Heat, cools the Blood and relieves pain. Drains Damp-Heat. Dispels Wind-Damp and relaxes the muscle and sinews.
Other symptoms often associated with skin inflammation
Carbuncles Sores Swellings Burns Trauma Furuncles Herpes zoster Conjunctivitis Scalds Internal injuries