Liver-Draining and Heat-Clearing Decoction

Liver-Draining and Heat-Clearing Decoction,Scrotal infection. This condition arises from damp-heat obstructing the Liver Meridian, causing toxins to spread to the Bladder and Kidney meridians. Exposure to cold or heat causes pathogenic factors to affect the Kidney’s Yin meridians, leading to stagnation of blood and qi and the retention of cold and dampness. This results in swelling and pain in the scrotum, or ulceration with sloughing of the skin, and the testicles hanging loosely.

Formulas Name : Liver-Draining and Heat-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 泻肝清热汤

Drug Formulation

Gentiana (stir-fried with wine) 2 qian, Angelica sinensis tips 2 qian, Plantain seeds (stir-fried) 2 qian, Alisma 2 qian, Raw Rehmannia 2 qian, Peony root 2 qian, Coptis 2 qian, Phellodendron 2 qian, Anemarrhena 2 qian, Akebia 2 qian, Bamboo leaves 2 qian, Saposhnikovia 2 qian, Licorice tips 0.5 fen.

Source

*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Scrotal infection. This condition arises from damp-heat obstructing the Liver Meridian, causing toxins to spread to the Bladder and Kidney meridians. Exposure to cold or heat causes pathogenic factors to affect the Kidney’s Yin meridians, leading to stagnation of blood and qi and the retention of cold and dampness. This results in swelling and pain in the scrotum, or ulceration with sloughing of the skin, and the testicles hanging loosely.

Instructions for Use

Prepare one dose as described above. Add 2 bowls of water and decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take before meals.

Liver-Draining and Heat-Clearing Decoction,*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 5.,Scrotal infection. This condition arises from damp-heat obstructing the Liver Meridian, causing toxins to spread to the Bladder and Kidney meridians. Exposure to cold or heat causes pathogenic factors to affect the Kidney’s Yin meridians, leading to stagnation of blood and qi and the retention of cold and dampness. This results in swelling and pain in the scrotum, or ulceration with sloughing of the skin, and the testicles hanging loosely.

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