Pei Zhengxue Health Weibo, Volume 3

11. Purple-backed Heavenly Cucumber Seed

Chapter 200

### 11. Purple-backed Heavenly Cucumber Seed **Question:** My aunt is 42 years old and has had a fungal infection of the fingernails for many years, with frequent recurrences. The nails are layered, turn gray, and even d

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11. Purple-backed Heavenly Cucumber Seed

Question: My aunt is 42 years old and has had a fungal infection of the fingernails for many years, with frequent recurrences. The nails are layered, turn gray, and even dissolve. Oral medications have significant side effects. Are there any traditional Chinese medicinal washes that can treat this? Or perhaps some Western ointments?

Answer: This is a typical case of onychomycosis. Sporanox taken orally is currently recognized as an effective drug, while topical medications like San Chuan Tincture (made by soaking equal parts of Chuanlianzǐ, Chuanjinpí, and Chuanjiao in alcohol to obtain the supernatant) can be applied externally.


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