Chinese Medicine Ointment

• Aloe gel for itch during acute phase: apply topically on the erythema and heat skin rash 1-3 times a day.
• Sanhuang powder for discharge: Apply on that has discharge.
• Ziyun ointment for moisturizing skin: Apply on dry skin 1-3 times a day.
• Coptis root ointment or sophora ointment apply to clear heat and detoxify the lesion: Apply on the erythema and heat skin rash 1-3 times a day.
• Mix Ziyun ointment and Coptis root ointment with 1:1 ratio.

Chinese Medicine Bath

• Chinese Medicine Ingredients: 37.5 g honeysuckle, 37.5 g Siberia land pick, 18.75 g licorice, 11.25 g mint (or borneol).
• Directions:

1. Put all ingredients in a large pot and add water until the water is 3 cm above the ingredients. Soak the ingredients for 15-20 minutes, then cook on high to a boil. Turn to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and add mint (or borneol) and cover the lid for 5 minutes. Leave the ingredients in the pot and pour the liquid in a container. This is the first batch for first night.
2. Add water in the pot to cover the ingredients (less water than the previous) and simmer for 20 minutes. Pour the liquid in a covered container. Set to cool off and store in the fridge. This is the second batch for the second night.

• Medicine Bath:

1. A package of ingredients can make 2 batches for 2 nights. One batch for each night.
2. Shower before medicine bath. Do not use soap. Not necessary to rinse after medicine bath.
3. Bath water should not be too hot. 37° C is best (25° C in summer). Add the medicine liquid to the bath water and immerse the body below heart in the bath for 10-15 minutes.
4. Use a bath cloth to soak in the medicine bath and apply to the rashes on face and the lesion above heart. Do not let the bath water get into month.
5. Not necessary to rinse after bath. Apply fragrance-free moisturizer on the skin.

Adjust Diet to Relieve Allergies

• No junk food, fry food, chocolate, curry, and French fries.
• Reduce the intake of processed food.
• Increase the intake of fresh food.
• Mild cooking, such as boil and steam.
• Avoid the intake of cold food, especially when discharge occurs.
• Keep diet log to figure out what worsens the symptoms.