Tinea according to Chinese Medicine
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The three Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat tinea
Why might Thunder God Vine (Lei Gong Teng) help with tinea?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat tinea as can be seen on Thunder God Vine's page.
Thunder God Vines is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Dispels Wind and Dampness. Strongly clears Heat and resolves toxicity. Reduces swellings and stops pain. Kills parasites and bugs. Stops itching.
Why might Sichuan Chinaberry (Chuan Lian Zi) help with tinea?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat tinea as can be seen on Sichuan Chinaberry's page.
Sichuan Chinaberries is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Liver and the Small intestine.
Its main actions are: Clears Damp Heat. Circulates Qi. Relieves chest, epigastric and abdominal pains. Expels parasites.
Why might Genkwa Flower (Yan Hua) help with tinea?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat tinea 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.
Other symptoms often associated with tinea
Anasarca Hydrothorax Constipation Oliguria Scabies Frostbite Ringworm Epigastric pain Abdominal pain Chest pain