Ma Ying Long - Musk Hemorrhoid Ointment
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Ma Ying Long Herbal Formula Classifications and Usages
The herbal formula "ma ying long" which in english is "musk hemorrhoid ointment", is categorized within the "clear heat" functional grouping and within the "clear heat and relieve toxicity" sub-category.
You may also see this formula referenced by: Mayinglong.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Hemorrhoids and/or constipation from an accumulation of damp-heat and toxins in the lower jiao - possibly bleeding hemorrhoids, pain, rectal prolapse, anal itching. Shrinks swollen tissue, helps to remove decayed tissue and stimulate new growth. Available as a cream and suppositories and may be combined with other oral formulas depending on the needs of the patient.
For many reasons such as availability, ecological choices, and/or price, each manufacturer or herbalist may well adjust the exact composition of a specific formula. Ma Ying Long is generally comprised of the following herbs:
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ViewLu Gan Shi (Smithsonite)
Brightens the eyes - superficial visual obstruction, red-swollen eyes. Drys dampness, generates flesh - chronic draining pus from open sores.
ViewNiu Huang (Cattle Gallstone)
Clears the heart, opens the orifices, awakens the spirit, vaporizes phlegm - delirium or coma due to wind-heat or hot diseases with hot phlegm obstructing the pericardium. Clears the liver, relieves…
A single formula, alone, may not be sufficient to fully address a particular TCM diagnostic pattern. Formulas may be used alone, in combinations, and/or in stages. Ma Ying Long is a candidate for consideration when needing to influence large intestine damp heat and/or liver and gallbladder damp heat.
Ma Ying Long may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored overall approach, to influence the following conditions: constipation, furuncles (boils), hemorrhoids and/or organ prolapse
As noted above, ma ying long is within the clear heat functional group. And it appears within the sub-category "clear heat and relieve toxicity", which contains the following formulas:
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ViewPu Ji Xiao Du Wan (Universal Benefit Decoction To Eliminate Toxin)
Acute febrile disorder (wind-heat & damp-phlegm) of the head - strong fever and chills, burning pain of head and face, red and/or swollen eyes, sore throat, aversion to cold, dryness, thirst. …
ViewSan Huang Xie Xin Wan (Drain The Epigastrium Decoction)
Damp-heat excess with interior climbing - fever, restlessness, red eyes, constipation, possibly in severe cases delirium from high fever. A range of digestive/epigastric issues from damp-heat - ga…
ViewXian Fang Huo Ming Yin Wan (Immortals Formula For Sustaining Life)
Generally for short-term use with early stage heat toxins - sores, carbuncles, boils, styes, acne. Swollen and painful skin lesions with other heat signs (chills/fever). Breast abscesses, mastitis…
ViewXie Xin Wan (Drain the Epigastrium Formula)
Signs of damp-heat with interior clumping which may settle into the abdominal region and/or rise upward to the head. Fever, irritability, red eyes, constipation, dark urine, flushed face - middle …
All formulas in the primary category of "clear heat" are listed below.
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