Sanwan Decoction

Sanwan Decoction,Heat accumulation in the bladder impedes the transformation of qi, leading to dysuria, urinary retention, and testicular pain radiating to the small intestine, causing pulling pain. The testicles enlarge daily; in some cases, the scrotum swells to the size of a measuring bucket and fails to subside.

Formulas Name : Sanwan Decoction

Chinese Name : 散丸汤

Drug Formulation

Poria 1 liang, Wild Du Ruo root and branches 1 liang, Saponaria root 1 liang.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Heat accumulation in the bladder impedes the transformation of qi, leading to dysuria, urinary retention, and testicular pain radiating to the small intestine, causing pulling pain. The testicles enlarge daily; in some cases, the scrotum swells to the size of a measuring bucket and fails to subside.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. After one dose, the pain subsides; after two doses, the testicles gradually shrink; after taking two consecutive doses, urine flows like a torrent, and the scrotum returns to its original size. After taking this formula, immediately follow with several doses of Danggui Bu Xue Decoction to tonify qi and blood.

Sanwan Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,Heat accumulation in the bladder impedes the transformation of qi, leading to dysuria, urinary retention, and testicular pain radiating to the small intestine, causing pulling pain. The testicles enlarge daily; in some cases, the scrotum swells to the size of a measuring bucket and fails to subside.

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