What is Pseudolaric Acid B Ointment primarily used to treat?

Tu Jing Pi Antifungal Ointment is a traditional Chinese patent medicine intended for external use. It effectively treats tinea (dermatophytosis), eczema, and neurodermatitis, and also provides notable antipruritic (itch-relieving) effects, aiding in the treatment of scabies. This ointment offers six primary therapeutic benefits: dispelling wind and eliminating dampness; killing parasites and relieving itching; promoting blood circulation to remove stasis and unblocking meridians; antibacterial activity; cosmetic (skin-improving) effects; and inhibition of pathogenic microorganisms. Specifically:

1. Dispelling Wind and Eliminating Dampness: Curcuma longa (turmeric) possesses properties that dispel wind and eliminate dampness, making it useful in treating scabies, eczema, and neurodermatitis.

2. Killing Parasites and Relieving Itching: Cortex Dictamni (Dictamnus root bark) exhibits parasiticidal and antipruritic effects, and is indicated for various dermatophytoses, including tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and tinea capitis.

3. Promoting Blood Circulation to Remove Stasis and Unblocking Meridians: Cortex Pseudolaricis (Pseudolarix root bark) promotes blood circulation to resolve stasis and unblock meridians. When combined with turmeric, it helps alleviate conjunctival congestion (“red eye”); used alone topically, it demonstrates remarkable efficacy against swelling and stasis-related edema.

4. Antibacterial Activity: Earthworm skin extract exhibits antibacterial properties, showing varying degrees of inhibitory activity against dermatophytes such as Trichophyton and Microsporum species.

5. Cosmetic (Skin-Improving) Effects: Cortex Pseudolaricis promotes blood circulation to resolve stasis and unblock meridians. In combination with turmeric, it alleviates conjunctival congestion (“red eye”), while topical monotherapy shows marked efficacy against swelling and stasis-related edema.

6. Inhibition of Pathogenic Microorganisms: Turmeric inhibits the growth of multiple pathogenic fungi but does not exert direct fungicidal activity.

It is recommended that this ointment be used only under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional; self-medication is not advised.