Chinese ointment for psoriasis

Qing Dai Ointment is a Chinese ointment for psoriasis based on herbal raw materials used in traditional medicine and included in the pharmacopoeia of Chinese medicinal plants.

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Indications Chinese ointment for psoriasis

Indications for the use of the Chinese ointment for psoriasis Qing Dai include all types of urticaria, rashes in dermatoses, weeping eczema, and herpes.

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Pharmacodynamics

The therapeutic effect of Qing Dai ointment is provided by the following plant components: woad (Ban Lan Gen or Radix Isatidis), Qing Dai (Indigo Naturalis), Amur cork tree bark (Huang Bai or Cortex Phellodendri).

The annotation to the drug notes the presence of anti-inflammatory action in the alkaloids indirubin and isatin contained in these plants, which block the tissue immune response and inhibit the process of proliferation of skin keratinocytes.

Also, the substances of the Amur cork tree bark (berberine, β-sitosterol, stigmasterol) have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal properties (the mechanism of action is not specified). The fatty base of the ointment - olive oil - softens the skin and retains moisture.

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Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of the ointment are not presented.

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Dosing and administration

Chinese ointment for psoriasis Qing Dai is applied to the rash in a thin layer - two or three times a day - and lightly rubbed in. It is not recommended to apply bandages.

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Use Chinese ointment for psoriasis during pregnancy

There is no information regarding whether it is possible to use Chinese ointment for psoriasis during pregnancy.

Contraindications

This Chinese ointment for psoriasis is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.

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Side effects Chinese ointment for psoriasis

Side effects of Chinese ointment for psoriasis have not been described.

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Overdose

Overdose of this product is not described by the manufacturers.

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Interactions with other drugs

There is also no information characterizing interactions with other drugs.

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Storage conditions

Storage conditions for Chinese ointment for psoriasis: in a dark place at room temperature.

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Shelf life

The shelf life of the ointment is 24 months.