External Application of herbs to treat superficial and deep (exterio

[Guest guest]

A water decoction as an external wash doesn't seem to have much ability to

treat deeper internal conditions. I would prefer liniments or oils that can

help carry the herbs through the skin.

 

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>>>Why are you surprised Bill? Many herbs are used as external packs / oils

/

rubs to treat not only superficial problems, but also deep-seated (internal)

 

problems. >>>

 

 

> I would be VERY surprised if external herbs have an effect on

> peripheral neuropathy. If you do try it, just make sure that the

> decoction isn't too hot. It is very easy to burn people who have

> peripheral neuropathy.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

wrote:

>

> DMSO often is added to WM preparations for skin application to

> help bring the medicines through the skin into the circulation.

>

> QUERY: Have DMSO (or other penetrants, such as alcohol or iodine)

> been used to enhance the efficacy of Topical Herbal remedies

>

 

 

Phil,

In Chinese martial arts medicine, turpentine is often used as a carrier

to bring herbs deep into the circulation. DMSO works well too. But you

need to vet the herbs for toxicity as more constituents will be carried

into the skin.

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Phil:

 

I am using an herbal mix with alcohol for cervical

spondylosis. The alcohol is Gao Liang, 52% alcohol,

and the mix does provide temporary relief from

symptoms.

 

Regards, Jack

 

> > QUERY: Have DMSO (or other penetrants, such as

> alcohol or iodine) been used to enhance the efficacy

of Topical Herbal remedies

> >

 

 

 

 

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