The treatment of postherpetic neuralgia in Chinese medicine is mainly based on regulating Qi, activating blood circulation and relieving pain. The general manifestation of herpes zoster is that the rash basically reduces or subsides, but the pain remains locally and can radiate to the surrounding areas, which can last for several months or years in severe cases. Usually the patient’s tongue is dark, with white fur and thin pulse. For example, if you have insomnia, we can add some mother-of-pearl, oyster, sour date, etc. If the pain is severe, we can add some yanhuosuo, frankincense, myrrh, etc. Some doctors are also good at using some worm medicine, such as whole scorpion and centipede, which can also be applied appropriately.