Putridity-Resolving and Wound-Healing Herbs
Sheng Yao Di: Chinese Herb Guide
升药底
Upborne Elixir Residue
升藥底
Name
Sheng Yao Di (Upborne Elixir Residue)
The Effect of Sheng Yao Di
Property
Pungent, astringent, hot, toxic.
Actions
Kill parasites and relieve itching, astringe dampness promote tissue regernation.
Indications
Eczema, scabies, impetigo.
Dosage and Administrations
Proper dosage is for external application. Pounded into powder for applying.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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