Derma Wind Release is based on Eliminate Wind Powder (Xiao Feng San), a classical formula from 1617. This formula addresses patterns where preexisting Qi deficiency combines with Damp Heat and external Wind Heat or Wind Damp invasion, resulting in Wind becoming trapped in the skin and muscle layers. The formula disperses Wind, eliminates Dampness and clears Heat while nourishing and invigorating Blood. TCM Actions Dispels Wind, eliminates Dampness, clears Heat and cools the Blood Clinical Applications Supports healthy skin Occasional itchiness Occasional skin rashes Occasional red skin irritation Occasional prickly heat Skin irritation that becomes aggravated in hot damp weather Occasional diaper rash Ingredients Sheng shi gao (Gypsum) Sheng di huang (Raw rehmannia root) Dang gui shen (Dong quai root) Fang feng (Siler root) Jing jie (Schizonepeta herb) Niu bang zi (Burdock fruit) Chan tui (Cicada moulting) Cang zhu (Cang-zhu atractylodes rhizome) Ku shen (Shrubby sophora root) Hei zhi ma (Dry fried black sesame seed) Zhi mu (Anemarrhena rhizome) Deng xin cao (Soft rush pith) Gan cao (Chinese licorice root and rhizome) Cautions Contraindicated with significant Qi or Blood deficiency. Use with caution during pregnancy. Consumption of alcohol, coffee, spicy foods, seafood and smoking should be avoided while taking Derma Wind Release as these activities interfere with the actions of the herbs.
