Japanese Knotweed External Application
Ingredients
- Japanese knotweed (huzhang) 12g
- Scallion white 3g
- Sparganium (san leng) 3g
- Mint 2g
- Cyperus (xiang fu) 6g
- Vaseline as needed
Principle
Knotweed and companions activate blood, move qi, and clear heat; applied externally at acupoints as adjunct relief (public records).
Effects & uses
External adjunct reference for heat-type wheezing (syndrome differentiation required).
Method
- Grind herbs to powder; mix with vaseline into a paste.
How to use
- Apply to points such as Dazhui and Yongquan; point selection and duration require physician guidance.
Caution
Do not use on broken skin or with allergy; external use only—not for ingestion. Not a substitute for emergency or standard treatment.
Source
Public verified formula compilation. Pending manual verification.