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Da Danggui Decoction

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Da Danggui Decoction,Due to deficiency and impairment of liver qi, which cannot flow smoothly, the penis is completely retracted and invisible, while the scrotum is swollen but painless.

Formulas Name : Da Danggui Decoction

Chinese Name : 大当归汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis root 1 qian 5 fen, Evodia fruit 3 fen, Cinnamomum cassia 3 fen, Ligusticum chuanxiong 7 fen, charred Eupatorium 1 qian, Aquilaria agallocha 3 fen, Foeniculum vulgare 3 fen, fried Glycyrrhiza 5 fen.

Source

*The True Explanation of Surgery*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Due to deficiency and impairment of liver qi, which cannot flow smoothly, the penis is completely retracted and invisible, while the scrotum is swollen but painless.

Instructions for Use

Add 5 fen of salt just before taking the decoction to facilitate absorption.

Da Danggui Decoction,*The True Explanation of Surgery*, Volume 1.,Due to deficiency and impairment of liver qi, which cannot flow smoothly, the penis is completely retracted and invisible, while the scrotum is swollen but painless.

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