HUANG LIAN GAO - 黄连膏 - COPTIS BALM
Ingredients
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VALUE & POTENCY
We use highly concentrated, water extracted herb granules. Our whole herbs are always premium grade, and pesticide free, wildcrafted, or organic whenever feasible.
| Cx. Phellodendri | Huang Bai | 18% |
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Rz. Coptidis
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Huang Lian
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12
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| Rz. Curcumae Longae | Jiang Huang | 18 |
| Rx. Angelicae Sinensis | Dang Gui | 26 |
| Rx. Rehmanniae | Sheng Di Huang | 26 |
| Sesame Oil | NOT INCLUDED | 500 ml |
| Bee's Wax | NOT INCLUDED | 180g. |
- Clears Heat
- Relieves toxicity
- Invigorates Blood topically
Safety and Side Effects of
Pregnant and nursing women should consult their healthcare provider before using any supplement.
Most formulas are designed for use by practitioners. If you are not a practitioner, self-prescribing is not recommended. To insure the best outcome, and to minimize any chance of side effects, we urge you to Start an E-mail Consultation or TeleVisit.
Traditional Use
- Put herbs into a pot with vegetable oil for 2 hours. Bake until yellow. Apply topically 1-2 times per day.
More Ways to Use Topicals
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
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
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: Dissolve granules in any tincturing medium.
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.