Does Lianqiao Baidu膏 treat eczema?
Sep 02, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
In general, Lianqiao Baidu膏 (Lianqiao Detoxifying Ointment) may serve as an adjunctive treatment for eczema caused by damp-heat or heat-toxin patterns. However, its efficacy is limited for dry-type eczema or that associated with blood deficiency and wind-dryness. Treatment should be determined based on the specific pattern of the eczema. In daily life, it is important to keep the affected areas clean and dry, avoid scratching to prevent skin damage and infection, and choose loose, breathable cotton clothing to reduce skin friction.
Generally, Lianqiao Baidu膏 (Lianqiao Detoxifying Ointment) has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on eczema caused by damp-heat or heat-toxin, but it has limited effectiveness for dry-type or blood deficiency with wind-dryness pattern eczema. The specific syndrome type of eczema must be considered for appropriate judgment. Detailed analysis is as follows:
Lianqiao Baidu膏's main ingredients include Lianqiao (Forsythia suspensa) and Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle), which have functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. If eczema presents with redness, swelling, severe itching, accompanied by exudation or yellow crusting, which belongs to the syndrome type of internal accumulation of damp-heat or heat-toxin, this ointment can help eliminate damp-heat and heat-toxin from the body, alleviate local inflammatory reactions, and assist in relieving symptoms such as redness and itching. However, it is generally used as an adjunctive treatment and should be combined with local skin care.
If the eczema belongs to the dry-type or blood deficiency with wind-dryness pattern, characterized by dry, scaly skin, itching without obvious redness or swelling, or even thickened, cracked skin, then Lianqiao Baidu膏 is not suitable. Improper use may worsen skin dryness, intensify discomfort, and hinder the recovery from eczema.
In daily life, it is important to keep the affected areas clean and dry, avoid scratching to prevent skin damage and infection, and wear loose, breathable cotton clothing to reduce skin friction. In terms of diet, avoid spicy, greasy, and allergenic foods, and consume more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins, which can help improve eczema symptoms.
