Li treated 132 cases of eczema with Pi Yang Ling He Ji, a formula consisting of Jin Yin Hua (Lonicera Flower), Tu Fu Ling (Smilax), Ku Shen (Sophora Root), Zi Cao (Lithospermum), Bai Xian Pi (Dittany Bark), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan), Wu Gong (Centipede), Gan Cao (Licorice), etc. A comparison group of 48 cases was treated with Western medicine cyproheptadine and vitamin C. The results: of the treatment group, 105 cases recovered, 24 improved, and 3 did not respond to the treatment, with a total effective rate of 97.73%; and of the comparison group, 13 cases recovered, 25 improved, and 10 did not respond to the treatment, with a total effective rate of 79.16% (P<0.01).( 5) Wang treated 45 cases of chronic eczema with Qu Feng Zhi Yang (dispelling wind-pathogen and relieving itching) decoction and external application of Qing Dai San. Qu Feng Zhi Yang, which was administered internally, consisted of Qin Jiao (Gentian Root), Huang Bo (Sophora), Bai Xian Pi (Dittany Bark), Di Fu Zi (Kochia), Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia Root), Wei Ling Xian (Clematis), Huai Hua (Flos Sophorae), Cang Er Zi (Xanthium), Chen Pi (Citrus Peel), Gan Cao (Licorice), and Ku Shen (Sophora Root). The results: 26 cases recovered, 11 significantly improved, 6 improved, and 2 did not respond to the treatment, with a total effective rate of 95.6%.( 6) Wang, et al. used Shi Zhen Fang to treat 96 cases of infantile eczema. Shi Zhen Fang consisted of Huang Lian (Coptis), Huang Bo (Phellodendron), Bai Xian Pi (Dittany Bark), Zhi Zi (Gardenia), Er Cha (Catechu), Gan Cao (Licorice), Shi Gao (Gypsum), and was decocted and administered internally. In addition, a mixture made from Qing Dai (Natural Indigo), Shi Gao (Gypsum), Bai Fan (Alum), Bing Pian (Borneol), and sesame oil was applied externally to the affected areas. The results: 78 cases recovered, 11 improved, and 7 had no significant changes.( 7) Qian treated 76 cases of eczema with Zha Qu Ping Wei San (Powder for Regulating Stomach Functions) and Zhi Yang Fang (Itchiness-relieving Formula). Zha Qu Ping Wei San, which was administered internally one dose daily, consisted of Shanzha (Fructus Crataegi, Shen Qu (Leaven), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), Ku Shen (Sophora Root), Hou Pu (Magnolia Bark), Chen Pi (Citrus), Tu Fu Ling (Smilax), Bai Xian Pi (Dittany Bark), Di Fu Zi (Kochia), and Gan Cao (Licorice). Zhi Yang Fang, which was applied externally, was made from Xiong Huang (Realgar), Bai Fan (Alum), Ku Shen (Sophora Root), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), Wu Bei Zi (Cuttle-bone), Hua Shi (Talc), Bai Xian Pi (Dittany Bark), Di Fu Zi (Kochia), Tu Fu Ling (Smilax), Ren Dong Teng (Lonicera Stem), and Bai Zhi (Angelica). The results: 50 cases recovered, 21 cases improved, and 5 cases did not respond to the treatment, with a total effective rate of 93.3%.( 8) Shi, et al. treated 40 cases of acute anal eczema by soaking and washing the local affected area with Zhi Yang Xiao Zhen Tang. The formula consisted of Qin Jiao (Gentian Root), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), Da Qing Ye (Isatis Leaf), Bai Bu (Stemona), She Chuang Zi (Cnidium Fruit), Di Fu Zi (Kochia), Ku Shen (Sophora Root), Tu Fu Ling (Smilax), Huang Qin (Scutellaria), Ze Xie (Alisma), Ai Ye (Artemisia), and Chi Shao (Peony Red). The herbs were decocted, and the decoction was used to first fumigate and then wash the affected area for fifteen minutes, once or twice a day. One course of treatment lasted seven days. The results: 38 patients recovered, and the remaining 2 cases improved.( 9) Liu treated 12 cases of acute infantile eczema with the following herbs: Tou Gu Cao (Impatiens), Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum), Long Dan Cao (Gentiana Root), and Chan Tui (Cicada Slough). The herbs were decocted, and the filtrated decoction was applied to the affected areas, 15-30 minutes at a time, 2-3 times a day. The results: after applying for 5-10 times, all cases recovered.( 10) Dong, et al. treated 54 cases of sore of damp type with San Huang Lotion. The formula consisted of Xiong Huang (Realgar), Da Feng Zi (Hydnocarpi), Fang Feng (Siler), Bai Xuan Pi (Dittany Bark), Huang Bo (Phellodendrom), Huang Qin (Scutellaria), and Ku Shen (Sophora Root). One dose of the formula was decocted in water daily, the decoction was used for fumigating and washing the local affected areas 15 to 30 minutes every time, and afterwards, the focus was wrapped with a piece of sterilized gauze. Results: after being treated for 5-10 days, 28 cases recovered, 18 improved, and the remaining 8 did not respond to the treatment, with a total effective rate of 85.2%.( 11) |