In general, prickly heat can be treated with moxa leaf bath, but a single drug efficacy is limited, some patients may not achieve the therapeutic effect, and need to pay attention to the contraindications of the drug.
Prickly heat in Chinese medicine is “prickly heat sores” category, Chinese medicine believes that this disease is mostly due to dampness and heat embodied steam, sweat leakage is not smooth due to the redness of dense pimples, local itching and other characteristics.
Mugwort leaves can be used externally to dispel dampness and relieve itching, and bathing with it can relieve prickly heat and itching symptoms. Mugwort leaves should be used cautiously in people with Yin deficiency and blood heat, and those who are allergic to Mugwort leaves are prohibited from using this medicine.
As the severity of prickly heat and the sensitivity of the body to mugwort are different, and the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine is limited when used alone, some patients may not be able to cure prickly heat completely.
These patients may need to be treated with other medications to clear heat and remove toxins and dampness, such as Ruyi Jinhuang San (prohibited for pregnant women, infants and young children, occasionally irritating).
Specifically how to use the drug, need to be used under the guidance of a doctor.