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Plantain Dampness-Draining Decoction,For those with dampness in the middle jiao who experience swelling and sores in the scrotum and difficulty urinating.

Formulas Name : Plantain Dampness-Draining Decoction

Chinese Name : 车前利湿汤

Drug Formulation

Fried Atractylodes, fried White Peony Root, Poria, Coix Seed, Angelica, fried White Lablab, Plantain Seed, Shenqu, and Huai Achyranthes.

Source

From *Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For those with dampness in the middle jiao who experience swelling and sores in the scrotum and difficulty urinating.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Plantain Dampness-Draining Decoction，From *Straight Talk on Pediatrics*, Volume 5.，For those with dampness in the middle jiao who experience swelling and sores in the scrotum and difficulty urinating.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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