DermaPhyte (Excess)
Herbal nourishment for atopic dermatitis.
There are few well-designed randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials demonstrating the efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medecine in various diseases. Yet Zemaphyte (trade name), a decoction of 10 herbs, has been shown to be efficacious in the treatment of atopic dermatitis in both children and adults in two randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trials.
There was controversy over two herbs; I have replaced them with Sophora, (proven ingredients matrine and oxymatrine), Burdock root and Oregon Grape root.
This DermaPhyte formula is used for “excess” skin conditions. Potentilla, Sophora, and Oregon Grape, according to the metaphors of TCM, are proven to “dispel heat, dry dampness,” calming flaring dermatological conditions.
It has been proposed that the main active component of the treatment is an ingredient in
peony ‘paeonol’.
The positive results have so far eluded any single ingredient. Sophora’s aloprene alkaloid has been found effective for treating urticaria, acute eczema, pudendal eczema, and dermatitis.
ORIGIN: Inspired by Dr. Luo Dinghui’s work with eczema in London, which was made into a standardized herbal drug, Zemaphyte, by the U.K. company, Phytopharm.
INGREDIENTS: Licorice root, siler root, lophatherum, red peony, potentillia, rehmannia root, schizonepeta root, tribulus root, burdock root, Oregon grape root, sophora root, stevia
leaf.
COMBINATION: Add Pet DeTox, Hoxsey or Green Power for toxicity. Add Dermatopic or Herbisone for strong allergies. Add Flea Flee for reaction to fleas.
SYMPTOMS:
- Allergic dermatitis.
- Puritis.
- Scratching leading to redness.
- Swelling,cracking.
- Weeping, clear exudite.
- Crusting and scaling.
- Supportive, yellow lesions.
- Animal seeks cool areas.
- Hot skin.
- Clumped coat.
- Lichenification.
- Snoring.
- Anal gland inflammation.
DOSAGE:
Ideally mixed in with food twice a day. OK for extended use.
Small cats & dogs: 1/2-1 small scoop mixed in with food.
Medium dogs: 1-2 small scoops mixed in with food.
Large dogs: 2-3 small scoops mixed in with food.