Herbal Formula for Inguinal Indirect Hernia
Herbal Prescription (I)
【Syndrome Differentiation】Liver Qi Stagnation.
【Therapeutic Method】Warm Liver, Unblock Meridians, Soften Hard Masses, and Reduce Swelling.
【Formula Name】Chuanliang Decoction.
【Composition】Evodia Fruit (seed removed) 6g, Wine-fried Fennel 6g, Wine-fried Psoralea 6g, Green Salt 6g, Roasted Triangular Typhonium 6g, Wine-steamed Cornus 6g, Roasted Curcuma 6g, Tongcao 6g, Citrus Seed 6g, Lychee Seed 6g, Glycyrrhiza 3g.
【Usage】Decoct and take on empty stomach.
【Source】"Complete Spring of All Diseases" Vol. V.
Herbal Prescription (II)
【Syndrome Differentiation】Cold Constriction in Liver Meridian.
【Therapeutic Method】Warm Meridians, Guide Stagnation, Regulate Qi, and Relieve Pain.
【Formula Name】Fennel Pill.
【Composition】White Atractylodes 30g, White Poria 30g, Stir-Fried Star Anise 30g, Evodia Fruit 30g, Lychee Seed 30g, Hawthorn Seed 30g, Citrus Seed 90g, Immature Fruit 24g.
【Usage】Grind into fine powder, mix with honey to make pills, each pill weighing 4.5g. Take one pill each time, chew slowly, swallow with ginger soup on empty stomach.
【Source】"Compendium of Surgery" Vol. XXIV<Indirect Hernia>