Presenter: Andrew Ellis, BA

Original Date: April 8, 2017

This presentations offers an overview of external applications of Chinese herbs. Because this is a vast subject, the goal of this presentation is to introduce the concepts behind external applications, introduce several common application methods such as daubing powders, applying soaks, washes and compresses, and applying soft plasters. In addition, we introduce the method of preparation and method of usage of several of the methods of external application including Ru Yi Jin Huang San, Bing Peng San, and Da Huang Di Yu San. While the majority of the discussions will target dermatological disorders or treatment of sprains, strains, and contusions. This presentation also includes some external applications for the treatment of internal disorders.

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