Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula for Alopecia Areata
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription (I)
ćDifferential DiagnosisćBlood deficiency without nourishment, blood stasis obstructing the meridians.
ćTreatment PrinciplećNourish blood, activate blood circulation, remove stasis, and unblock the collaterals.
ćFormula NamećSheng Fa Yin (Hair Growth Decoction).
ćCompositionćRehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 12 g, Polygonum multiflorum 15 g, Angelica sinensis 10 g, Paeonia lactiflora 12 g, Ligusticum chuanxiong 9 g, Persicae semen 10 g, Carthamus tinctorius 10 g, Red peony root 9 g, Moutan cortex 9 g, Cyperi rhizoma 6 g, Bupleurum chinense 6 g, Angelica dahurica 6 g, Scallion white 3 cun.
ćUsagećDecoct and take orally, one dose daily, three times per day.
ćSourcećFang of Chang Jianlin.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription (II)
ćDifferential DiagnosisćKidney deficiency with insufficient essence and blood, combined with blood heat.
ćTreatment PrinciplećTonify the kidney and nourish blood, while clearing heat from the blood.
ćFormula NamećYi Ma Er Zhi Wan (One Hemp Two Seasons Pill).
ćCompositionćBlack sesame seed 30 g, Ligustrum lucidum 10 g, Eclipta prostrata 10 g, Prepared Polygonum multiflorum 10 g, Platycladus orientalis leaf 10 g, Lycium barbarum 10 g, Raw and prepared Rehmannia glutinosa each 15 g, Polygonatum sibiricum 20 g.
ćUsagećDecoct and take orally, one dose daily, twice per day.
ćSourcećFang of Dong Jianhua.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription (III)
ćDifferential DiagnosisćDeficiency of heart and kidney, blood failing to nourish hair.
ćTreatment PrinciplećTonify the kidney to promote hair growth, nourish blood and calm the mind.
ćFormula NamećModified Si Wu Tang Er Zhi Wan.
ćCompositionćRehmannia glutinosa (raw) 15 g, Angelica sinensis 9 g, Ling Shi (magnetite) 30 g, Amomi fructus 6 g, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 15 g, Ligusticum chuanxiong 6 g, Eclipta prostrata 15 g, Morus alba fruit 15 g, Paeonia lactiflora 12 g, Prepared Polygonum multiflorum 15 g, Cinnabaris-processed Poria cocos 15 g, Chaenomeles fruit 9 g, Polygonatum sibiricum 15 g.
ćUsagećDecoct and take orally, one dose daily, twice per day.
ćSourcećFang of Dong Guoquan.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription (IV)
ćDifferential DiagnosisćLiver blood deficiency, residual blood not nourished.
ćTreatment PrinciplećNourish liver blood, supplemented by tonifying the kidney.
ćFormula NamećModified Mei Ran Tang.
ćCompositionćPolygonum multiflorum 30 g, Angelica sinensis 30 g, Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora) 12 g, Fish bladder gelatin 9 g (melted), Cuscuta chinensis 10 g, Psoralea corymbosa 9 g, Lycium barbarum 10 g, Achyranthes bidentata 10 g, Hematite 6 g, Bamboo leaf (light) 9 g, Forsythia suspensa heart 4.5 g, Fried Glycyrrhiza 6 g.
ćUsagećDecoct and take orally, one dose daily, three times per day.
ćSourcećFang of Wan Xinzhen.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription (V)
ćDifferential DiagnosisćLiver and kidney deficiency, both qi and blood deficiency.
ćTreatment PrinciplećTonify liver and kidney, invigorate qi and nourish blood.
ćFormula NamećQi Wu Sheng Fa Tang.
ćCompositionćAstragalus membranaceus 15 g, Poria cocos 15 g, Rehmannia glutinosa (raw) 15 g, Polygonum multiflorum 15 g, Prince's ginseng 12 g, Morus alba fruit 12 g, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 9 g, Polygonatum sibiricum 9 g, Black beans 30 g, Angelica sinensis
g.
ćUsagećDecoct and take orally, one dose daily, twice per day.
ćSourcećFang of Deng Tietao.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription (VI)
ćDifferential DiagnosisćLiver and kidney deficiency, blood deficiency without nourishment.
ćTreatment PrinciplećNourish yin and blood, darken hair and stimulate hair growth.
ćFormula NamećJu Sheng Zi Fang.
ćCompositionćJu Sheng Zi 9 g, Black sesame seed 9 g, Morus alba fruit 9 g, Ligusticum chuanxiong 9 g, Wine-processed Angelica sinensis 9 g, Glycyrrhiza 9 g, Cuscuta chinensis 12 g, Polygonum multiflorum 12 g, Paeonia lactiflora 12 g, Stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala 15 g, Chaenomeles fruit 6 g.
ćUsagećDecoct and take orally, one dose daily, twice per day.
ćSourcećFang of Zhao Bingnan.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription (VII)
ćDifferential DiagnosisćLiver and kidney deficiency, blood deficiency causing hair loss.
ćTreatment PrinciplećTonify liver and kidney, nourish blood and stimulate hair growth.
ćFormula NamećAdditive Yang Xue Sheng Fa Tang.
ćCompositionćRehmannia glutinosa (raw) 15 g, Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared) 15 g, Chicken Blood Vine 15 g, Polygonum multiflorum stem 15 g, Astragalus membranaceus (raw) 30 g, Ligusticum chuanxiong 9 g, Paeonia lactiflora 15 g, Tian Ma (Gastrodia elata) 6 g, Cordyceps sinensis 6 g, Eclipta prostrata 9 g, Morus alba fruit 15 g, Chaenomeles fruit 6 g.
ćUsagećDecoct and take orally, one dose daily, twice per day.
ćSourcećFang of Zhao Bingnan.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescription (VIII)
ćDifferential DiagnosisćHeat pathogen injuring lung, skin and hair deteriorating.
ćTreatment PrinciplećClear lung heat, cool blood, detoxify.
ćFormula NamećBai Ye Jin Ji (External Use).
ćCompositionćFresh Platycladus orientalis leaf 32 g, 75% alcohol 100 ml.
ćUsagećPlace fresh Platycladus orientalis leaves into alcohol and soak for 7 days before use. Dip cotton ball in the solution and apply to affected area.
ćSourcećFang of Feng Mingde.
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