Herbal Formulas for Dermatological Disorders

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:

FORMULA

SYMPTOMS

ALTERNATIVE TO:

Dermatrol (HZ)

Shingles (herpes zoster) with skin lesions and nerve pain

Valtrex, Famvir, Denavir, Zovirax

Dermatrol (PS)

Psoriasis

Amevive, Raptiva

Herbal ABX

Herbal antibiotic formula to treat skin infections

Antibiotics

Silerex

Itching from rashes, eczema, urticaria

Allegra, Benadryl, Atarax, Elidel, Prednisone, Zyrtec, Vistaril