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Topical Herbal Product Information For Existing Patients
The topical products listed below are available by prescription only and are dispensed exclusively to current patients under our care.
This page is intended to provide essential information about each product, including:
Ingredients
Application instructions
Indications
Contraindications
If you have any questions about your topical prescription, please contact us directly. We're here to ensure you use your treatment safely and effectively.
TCM Prescription Topical Product List
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General Information
Scar salve is applied topically on the healing scar to promote the following;Moisturize the dry skin as the scar and tissues heal
Help reduce the tension in/around the scar
Soften the scar and surrounding tissues
Help tissue regeneration
Support tissue remodeling
Reduce appearance of the scar
Acts as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Administration
Take a small amount of salve and apply on the scar and the surrounding area.
Rub salve around and over the area.
(You may cover the area if needed, but not necessary.)Repeat as needed.
Stop using it if you have any adverse reactions to the salve, such as local skin irritation, newly developed pain etc. and contact us.
Indications (Salve is good for;)
Wound/scar that has closed (no oozing or bleeding)
Tight scars (pulled in)
Tight tissues around the scar
Sunken scars (flaccid)
Dry skin around or over the scar
As new as 1 week old, up to many years since scar has developed
Contraindications (Salve is NOT suitable for;)
Wound is still oozing or bleeding
Blister formation
Pus or infection
Sensitive to touch
Burning pain
Allergic to the ingredients (see blow)
Ingredients
Shea Butter
Castor Oil
Calendula Oil
Vitamin E
Lavender Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil
Helichrysum Essential Oil
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General Information
Keloid salve is applied topically on the keloid scars and any hypertrophic skin conditions to promote the following;
Helps reduce the tension in/around the keloid scars
Softens the hypertrophic scars
Helps visibly improve the appearance of keloid scars
Conditions skin
Naturally rich in antioxidants
Administration
Prior to use, warm up the jar containing ointment (ie. in a hot water bath) to loosen formulation and ensure ease of application.
Take a small amount of salve with a clean Q-tip or a small spatula (to avoid contamination)
Smear a small amount of salve to create a thin layer around and over the area
Apply once a day, smooth a small amount over affected area on the body and allow to dry fully.
You may cover the area with a bandaid.
Repeat as needed (every 24hrs).
A black film will form which should be washed off with water before second application.
Stop using it if you have any adverse reactions to the salve, such as local skin irritation, newly developed pain etc.. and contact us.
Indications (Salve is good for;)
Keloid scars
Hypertrophic conditions
Contraindications (Salve is NOT suitable for;)
Open wounds
Allergic to the ingredients (see below)
Ingredients
Vinegar
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract (Wu Bei Zi)
Local Honey (Osprey Bluffs)
Scolopendra Subspinipes (Wu Gong)
Borneol (Bing Pian)
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General Information
This is based on a classical chinese topical formula, Wang Jin-quan and Cai Yu-hua’s Nu Bing Wai Zhi Liang Fang Miao Fa ("Five Formulas & Miraculous Methods for the External Treatment of Women’s Diseases").
Administration
Take a small amount of salve and apply on the breast where is red, swollen, hot and/or painful to touch.
Repeat as needed
Remove before feeding the baby at the breast (or pump milk if it is applied where the flange of the pump rests)
Discontinue once the sign of mastitis no longer presents
Stop using it if you have any adverse reactions to the salve, such as local skin irritation, newly developed pain etc.. and contact us.
Indications (Ointment is good for;)
Lactating breast is red, swollen, hot and/or painful to touch
With or without fever
Contraindication (Ointment is NOT suitable for;)
Preventative use
Allergic to the ingredients (see blow)
Ingredients
Pure Vegetable Oils
Beeswax
Frankincense (Ru Xiang)
Myrrh (Mo Yao)
Phellodendron (Huang Bai)
Chinese Rhubarb (Da Huang)
Borneol (Bing Pian)