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Single-Ingredient Smilax and Smilax Rhizome Decoction

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Single-Ingredient Smilax and Smilax Rhizome Decoction,For syphilitic purulent dysuria, where the penis is diffusely swollen and purplish-red; or swollen without pain or itching; or pus oozes from the urethral opening; or foul-smelling pus discharges from 2–3 perforations in the glans.

Formulas Name : Single-Ingredient Smilax and Smilax Rhizome Decoction

Chinese Name : 一味萆薢汤

Drug Formulation

20 qian of Smilax glabra.

Source

From *Treatise on Syphilis: Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For syphilitic purulent dysuria, where the penis is diffusely swollen and purplish-red; or swollen without pain or itching; or pus oozes from the urethral opening; or foul-smelling pus discharges from 2–3 perforations in the glans.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above with 5 bowls of water until reduced to 3 bowls; divide the decoction into portions, take while warm, and follow with the Gai Ding Hua Du Dan.

Single-Ingredient Smilax and Smilax Rhizome Decoction,From *Treatise on Syphilis: Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 2.,For syphilitic purulent dysuria, where the penis is diffusely swollen and purplish-red; or swollen without pain or itching; or pus oozes from the urethral opening; or foul-smelling pus discharges from 2–3 perforations in the glans.

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