⛩️Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Shiunko Ointment (Purple Cloud)

salve

Ingredients

Lithospermum root (Murasaki)Sesame oilBeeswaxAngelica root

Conditions addressed

Wound HealingSkin HealthEczemaInflammation

How to use

Apply a small amount to the affected area 1–2× daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.

  • A traditional salve made from Lithospermum root (Murasaki), Sesame oil, Beeswax, Angelica root.
  • Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.

Interactions & contraindications

Lithospermum root (Murasaki)

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Lithospermum root (Murasaki) in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Sesame oil

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Sesame oil in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Beeswax

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Beeswax in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

Angelica root

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Angelica root in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.