Ban Yu-kui’s Formula for Psoriasis, February 12, 1992

Ban Yu-kui’s Formula for Psoriasis, February 12, 1992

1. 70 g of Ma Ren, 50 g of Ya Xi Ren, 30 g of Li Zi Ren, 30 g of Bai Zi Ren, 30 g of Sheng Xing Ren, 30 g of Sheng Tao Ren, 21 g of Jingjie Sui, 21 g of Fangfeng, 30 g of Tianma, 30 g of Di Huang, 21 g of Fei Zhi Mu, 21 g of Ku Shen, 21 g of Chan Tui, 30 g of Cangzhu, 30 g of Niubang Zi, 21 g of Mutong, 30 g of Hong Neixiao, 21 g of Shi Chang Pu, 21 g of Wei Ling Xian, 30 g of Hong Zhi Yang, and 30 g of Guang Yan. Decocted in water and used for external soaking and washing.

2. 15 g of Jie Sui, 15 g of Fangfeng, 18 g of Tianma, 18 g of Di Huang, 15 g of Zhi Mu, 20 g of Sheng Shi Jiang, 18 g of Ku Shen, 15 g of Chan Tui, 18 g of Cangzhu, 18 g of Niubang Zi, 15 g of Mutong, 30 g of Ya Xi Ren, 21 g of Bai Yang Pi, 18 g of Chun Bai Pi, 30 g of Difu Zi, 18 g of She Chuang Zi, 18 g of Bai Ci Li, 50 g of Huo Ma Ren, 10 g of Sheng Xi Ji, and 15 g of Sheng Cao. Decocted in water and taken in four doses.

Note: Mr. Ban was a renowned dermatologist in Gansu Province who passed down these two formulas during his lifetime. However, what exactly are Ya Xi Ren, Li Zi Ren, Hong Zhi Yang, and Sheng Xi Ji? Further research is needed.