Solution HZ: Head Herbal Supplement
WHY CHOOSE IT
Choose this formula if shingles have erupted on your face, scalp, or elsewhere on your head.
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful skin eruption caused by a virus. Certain herbs can provide helpful support for the skin during such acute outbreaks.
According to Chinese Medicine Dermatology, shingles outbreak on the head is typically classified as Spleen Damp Heat with Fire Toxin. The herbs in Solution HZ: Head herbal supplement have energetic functions to Clear Heat, Dry Damp, and Resolve Fire Toxin.
Shingles near/in the eye or on the nose may be a medical emergency and you should seek medical care immediately. If you have shingles on your body, choose Solution HZ: Body instead.
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To support healthier skin, take herbal supplement daily (can split daily dose into 2 doses per day if desired). NOT FOR USE DURING PREGNANCY OR WHILE NURSING. This product should not be taken if you are currently on pharmaceutical MAO-inhibitors. Do not use this product while taking any prescription drug(s) without the advice of your prescribing physician. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight when using this product.
Directions for drinking herbal supplements:
1. Boil water.
2. Shake bottle before measuring out herbal supplement.
3. Place herbal supplement in mug and pour ½ to 1 cup of hot water over them.
4. Stir to dissolve. Let cool to comfortable temperature.
5. Stir frequently to avoid sediment and drink up!
To give via oral syringe, dissolve herbal supplement in hot water. We recommend approximately 2ml of water per gram of herbal supplement (our oral syringes have measurement marks on them to make this easy). In a small bowl or shot glass, add herbal supplement to hot water and stir. Allow a few minutes for herbal supplement to fully dissolve before drawing the liquid mixture up into the syringe. Place syringe between tongue and cheek, angled toward the back of the mouth and gently depress the plunger at a slow, even rate.
Suggested daily dose based on age:
Age Daily Dose
puberty to 18 years old 4 to 6g
18 years old + 6g
or as recommended by your TCM practitioner for best results. Examination by dermatologist or TCM practitioner is recommended prior to use of this product.
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SOLUTION HZ: Head herbal supplement can be used with our Qing Dai Gao herbal ointment. Apply ointment to affected skin 3 times per day or more often as needed. Wear gloves or use a cotton swab to apply to active vesicles (blisters), as the contents of the vesicles can spread the virus on your skin.
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This herbal supplement is composed of concentrated granules made from water extracts of the following herbs:
Coix seed (Semen Coicis), Purslane (Herba Portulacae), Woad root (Radix Isatidis), Asian plantain seed (Semen Plantaginis), Corydalis rhizome (Rhizoma Corydalis), Forsythia fruit (Fructus Forsythiae), Woad leaf (Folium Isatidis), Arnebia root (Radix Arnebiae), Chrysanthemum flower (Flos Chrysanthemi), Red atractylodis rhizome (Rhizoma Atractylodis), Scutellaria root (Radix Scutellariae), St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), Licorice root (Radix Glycyrrhizae).
* For best results, combine use of these products with professional care from a licensed TCM practitioner. These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare provider. Many skin diseases have similar symptoms and can look alike to the untrained eye. Some skin conditions can be serious and may be an emergency. Some require pharmaceutical treatment and regular monitoring. If you are not certain what is causing your skin symptoms, seek professional medical care before trying to solve the problem yourself. Proper diagnosis is vital to choosing the most effective treatment.
