From the blog of Terry Fox, L.Ac.:
"Rx. Lithospermi / Zi Cao - this herb relieves Toxic Fire, Cools the Blood, and encourages progression of rashes.
Rx. Angelica Sinensis / Dang Gui – Tonifies Blood, Moves and Harmonizes blood, Disperses Cold and alleviates pain.
Resinae Myrrh / Mo Yao - Moves Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain, relaxes sinews, promotes movement of Qi, reduce swellings, and generates flesh.
Sm. Bruceae / Ya Dan Zi - Clears Heat and Expels Toxins
Nidus Vespae / Lu Feng Fang (Wasp Nest) – relieves Toxicity, Expels Wind, alleviates pain, and Dries Dampness
Rx. Glycyrrhizae / Gan Cao – Clears Heat & Toxic Fire, alleviates pain, stops spasms, Harmonizes & Moderates characteristics of other herbs, and is an antidote for Toxicity
The herbs above are the ones most commonly found in Purple Cloud Ointment. Of course, each practitioner may add or subtract herbs from this formula to create their own version of the ointment. And thus, they can tailor it to their patient’s specific needs. I personally prefer to add Coptidis/Huang Lian and Rehmannia/Shu Di Huang. Huang Lian works to Drain Fire and relieve Toxicity. The Shu Di Huang helps to Tonify Blood and Nourish Yin."
Terry sells both Purple Cloud Ointment and San Huang San ointment (shop link also available on the supplies page).
"Rx. Lithospermi / Zi Cao - this herb relieves Toxic Fire, Cools the Blood, and encourages progression of rashes.
Rx. Angelica Sinensis / Dang Gui – Tonifies Blood, Moves and Harmonizes blood, Disperses Cold and alleviates pain.
Resinae Myrrh / Mo Yao - Moves Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, alleviates pain, relaxes sinews, promotes movement of Qi, reduce swellings, and generates flesh.
Sm. Bruceae / Ya Dan Zi - Clears Heat and Expels Toxins
Nidus Vespae / Lu Feng Fang (Wasp Nest) – relieves Toxicity, Expels Wind, alleviates pain, and Dries Dampness
Rx. Glycyrrhizae / Gan Cao – Clears Heat & Toxic Fire, alleviates pain, stops spasms, Harmonizes & Moderates characteristics of other herbs, and is an antidote for Toxicity
The herbs above are the ones most commonly found in Purple Cloud Ointment. Of course, each practitioner may add or subtract herbs from this formula to create their own version of the ointment. And thus, they can tailor it to their patient’s specific needs. I personally prefer to add Coptidis/Huang Lian and Rehmannia/Shu Di Huang. Huang Lian works to Drain Fire and relieve Toxicity. The Shu Di Huang helps to Tonify Blood and Nourish Yin."
Terry sells both Purple Cloud Ointment and San Huang San ointment (shop link also available on the supplies page).