Herbal Formulas for Dermatological Disorders |
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When used correctly, Chinese herbs can be effective in treating a variety of skin disorders. At the Lani’aina Wellness Center, high-quality extracts, available in powder and capsules, are combined into well-balanced formulas, tailored to fit the needs of each patient.
Some popular formulas, the conditions for which they are used and Western pharmaceutics for which they may be alternatives are as follows: |

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FORMULA |
SYMPTOMS |
ALTERNATIVE TO: |
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Shingles (herpes zoster) with skin lesions and nerve pain |
Valtrex, Famvir, Denavir, Zovirax |
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Psoriasis |
Amevive, Raptiva |
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Herbal antibiotic formula to treat skin infections |
Antibiotics |
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Itching from rashes, eczema, urticaria |
Allegra, Benadryl, Atarax, Elidel, Prednisone, Zyrtec, Vistaril |