How to treat epididymal cyst effectively

Epididymal cysts need to be treated with appropriate adjustments, because many reasons may cause epididymal cysts. For example, if it is due to Yin deficiency and phlegm stagnation, it is necessary to nourish Yin and reduce fire, resolve phlegm and disperse nodules. If it is due to Qi stagnation and phlegm stagnation, then attention should be paid to soothing the liver and regulating Qi, resolving phlegm and dispersing nodules.

1. Yin deficiency and phlegm stagnation syndrome

Treatment method: Nourish yin and reduce fire, resolve phlegm and disperse stagnation.

Prescription: Dabuyin Pills combined with Xiaolu Pills with modifications. In the prescription, cooked Rehmannia root, turtle shell, pig spinal cord, and honey nourish the true Yin. Phellodendron chinense and Anemarrhena root can relieve fire and strengthen Yin. Fritillaria thunbergii can clear fire and resolve phlegm. Scrophularia ningpoensis and oyster can soften and disperse nodules. All the herbs are used together to nourish Yin, clear fire, resolve phlegm and disperse nodules.

2. Qi stagnation and phlegm stagnation syndrome

Treatment method: Soothe the liver and regulate qi, resolve phlegm and disperse stagnation.

Prescription: Xiaoyao powder combined with Erchen decoction with modifications. Bupleurum and white peony root in the prescription soothe the liver and soften it. Angelica root nourishes blood and softens the liver. Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria, Pinellia tuber, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, and Citrus aurantium resolve phlegm and dissipate stagnation. Licorice invigorates the spleen and can harmonize the other medicines. The combination of the other medicines can achieve the effect of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, dissipating stagnation and relieving swelling.

3. Longdan Xiegan Pills

Ingredients: Gentiana scabra, scutellaria baicalensis, jasmine, zexie, akebia, plantain seed, angelica sinensis, raw rehmannia root, bupleurum root, raw licorice.

Efficacy and Usage: Clears away dampness and heat in the lower abdomen. Suitable for acute stage of epididymitis.

4. Liuwei Dihuang Pills

Ingredients: Rehmannia root, Cornus officinalis, Chinese yam, Rhizoma Zingxie, Cortex Moutan, Poria.

Efficacy and Usage: Nourishes yin and replenishes liver and kidney. Suitable for patients with chronic epididymitis, ruptured abscess, thin pus, and liver and kidney yin deficiency.