Hong Bu Gao 紅布膏 - Red Cloth Plaster [TOPICAL]
Red Cloth Plaster (Topical Application)
HONG BU GAO Ingredients
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| Margarita | Zhen Zhu | --- |
| Calomelas | Qing Fen N/A | --- |
| Realgar | Xiong Huang N/A | --- |
| Minium | Qian Dan N/A | --- |
| Pine tar | Song Xiang N/A | --- |
HONG BU GAO Uses
- Boils
- Furuncles
FORMULA ACTIONS
- Resolves toxicity
- Generates flesh
- Promotes healing
- Discharges pus
Safety and Side Effects of HONG BU GAO
- TOPICAL USE ONLY. Do not take internally.
- Long-term use should be avoided.
Pregnant and nursing women should consult their healthcare provider before using any supplement.
Most formulas are prescribed according to a TCM diagnosis and are designed for use by practitioners. If you are not a practitioner, self-prescribing is emphatically not recommended. To insure the best outcome, and to minimize any chance of side effects, we urge you to click here and Start an E-mail Consultation.
How to Use Topical Herbs
How to Make A Soak:
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-quart (or liter) of water until 2 cups of medicine remain. Adjust lid and heat to control evaporation. Strain herbs; and refrigerate for a second boiling (if desired). Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Granules: Dissolve the granules in warm water
How to Make An Herbal Compress:
Whole Herbs: Decoct the herbs in water. Soak a cloth in the warm decoction. Allow time for the compress to cool. Apply to the area. To maximize potency, or if a warm application is desired, occlude the compress while in place.
Granules: Dissolve the granules in warm water
How to Make An Herbal Tincture:
Whole Herbs: Place raw herbs in a glass container and cover with rice wine, drinking alcohol, vinegar, or other tincturing medium. Store container in a cool dark place and gently agitate the solution daily. Soaking times vary, but solution is generally usable in 1-3 weeks. Strain or filter out herbs and use the remaining liquid either topically or internally as prescribed.
Granules: Not recommended for tinctures
How to Make An Herbal Ointment:
Order herbs as a granulated powder or grind herbs into a powder. Combine herbal powder with a medium such as vegetable or mineral oil or petroleum jelly. Apply to area. Occluding the application with a bandage is recommended in most cases.
* Information is for educational purpose and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.