Raw Gardenia External Paste

SurgeryTenosynovitisClear heat & reduce swellingPoultice

Ingredients

  • Raw gardenia (zhizi) 10 g
  • Gypsum 30 g
  • Peach kernel 10 g
  • Safflower 12 g
  • Eupolyphaga (tubiechong) 6 g
  • Drynaria 8 g

Principle

Clears heat and damp, moves blood and resolves stasis for local tendon-sheath swelling; applied as powder with alcohol on gauze.

Effects & uses

Local swelling and limited motion, especially acute or heat signs (redness, warmth).

Method

  1. Dry and grind herbs to powder; moisten with alcohol; apply on gauze over affected area.

How to use

  • Change dressing every two days.

Caution

Not on broken skin. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Stop if allergy. Rest and medical care still required.

Source

Hunan University of TCM Hospital (Life Times). Pending manual verification.

Related remedies

This site collects rural plant uses for everyday reference. It is not medical advice. Check constitution and allergies first, and consult a clinician when needed.