Sunburn Sores

Sunburn sores are caused by exposure to the harsh, burning sun of summer. The condition always begins with pain, followed by the breaking of the skin; this is damage caused by external heat rather than an internal imbalance. These sores are most commonly found among those who must run about performing manual labor and farmers with calloused hands and feetoriginal: 胼胝 (piánzhī). This refers to the thick, hardened skin resulting from years of hard physical labor.. As for those guests who live in leisure and comfort, how could they ever develop such sores? Therefore, one only needs medicine that clears summer heat. A single ingredient, Sweet Wormwood, can be taken as a tonic, while a powder is applied externally for immediate relief.

Sweet Wormwood Decoction An ancestral formula for treating sunburn sores

Sweet Wormwood 1 tael, crushed. Infuse the herb in cold water and extract the juice to drink. Take the remaining dregs and apply them directly to the sores. The condition will heal within a few days. If it does not heal, use Cypress-Indigo Powder as an alternative external application.

Cypress-Indigo Powder An ancestral external treatment for sunburn sores and fire-rash soresoriginal: 火痎瘡 (huǒjiēchuāng). A traditional term for skin eruptions or rashes caused by intense heat or sun exposure.