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Enhanced Liver-Draining Decoction,For damp-heat obstructing the Liver Meridian, causing scrotal swelling and pain, or ulceration with skin sloughing, testicular prolapse, or swelling and pain due to fecal toxins or lower genital ulcers, including cases with ulceration.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Liver-Draining Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味泻肝汤

Drug Formulation

Gentiana (stir-fried with wine) 1 qian, Angelica sinensis tips 1 qian, Plantain seeds (stir-fried) 1 qian, Alisma 1 qian, Raw Rehmannia 1 qian, Peony root (stir-fried) 1 qian, Coptis (stir-fried) 1 qian, Phellodendron bark (stir-fried with wine) 1 qian, Anemarrhena rhizome (stir-fried with wine) 1 qian, Saposhnikovia root 1 qian, Licorice root tips 0.5 fen.

Source

*Experienced Formulas for Surgery*.

Benefits

For damp-heat obstructing the Liver Meridian, causing scrotal swelling and pain, or ulceration with skin sloughing, testicular prolapse, or swelling and pain due to fecal toxins or lower genital ulcers, including cases with ulceration.

Instructions for Use

Prepare one dose as described above. Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take before meals. Apply Wujin Powder externally.

Enhanced Liver-Draining Decoction，*Experienced Formulas for Surgery*.，For damp-heat obstructing the Liver Meridian, causing scrotal swelling and pain, or ulceration with skin sloughing, testicular prolapse, or swelling and pain due to fecal toxins or lower genital ulcers, including cases with ulceration.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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