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Modified Longdan Xiegan Decoction,Damp-heat in the Liver Meridian, sores in the genital area, swelling and pain in the scrotum, red and scanty urine, abscesses caused by fecal toxins, and prolapse of the vagina in women.

Formulas Name : Modified Longdan Xiegan Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减龙胆泻肝汤

Drug Formulation

Gentiana (stir-fried with wine until golden) 1 qian, Alisma 1 qian, Plantain Seed (stir-fried) 0.5 fen, Akebia 0.5 fen, Raw Rehmannia (mixed with wine) 0.5 fen, Angelica Root Tail (mixed with wine) 0.5 fen, Gardenia (stir-fried) 0.5 fen, Scutellaria 0.5 fen, Licorice 0.5 fen.

Source

*Explanations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Damp-heat in the Liver Meridian, sores in the genital area, swelling and pain in the scrotum, red and scanty urine, abscesses caused by fecal toxins, and prolapse of the vagina in women.

Instructions for Use

The above ingredients make one dose. Decoct 2 zhong of water until reduced to 8 fen; take before meals.

Modified Longdan Xiegan Decoction，*Explanations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 7.，Damp-heat in the Liver Meridian, sores in the genital area, swelling and pain in the scrotum, red and scanty urine, abscesses caused by fecal toxins, and prolapse of the vagina in women.

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