Inguinal hernia treatment in traditional Chinese medicine: three types to pay attention to

Hernia is a common disease. In our lives, the frequency of inguinal hernia is very high. In terms of treatment, people often use traditional Chinese medicine. So, how does traditional Chinese medicine treat inguinal hernia?

(1) Qi stagnation and cold stagnation type:

There is a protruding mass in the groin area, of varying sizes, with swelling and pain when cold, which worsens when exposed to cold. The tongue is pale with white fur and the pulse is deep and tight.

Angelica 12g, Astragalus 25g, Poria 15g, Lycium barbarum 20g, Aquilaria woodii 8g, Fennel 15g, Wudang 15g, Qingpi 15g, Citrus aurantium 10g, Cinnamon bark 6g, Cornus officinalis 5g, decocted in water and taken three times a day.

(2) Cold stagnation and qi deficiency type:

There is a protruding swelling in the inguinal groove, cold and painful testicles, which are relieved by warmth, pale complexion, fear of cold and cold limbs, pale tongue with white and slippery coating on the edges and teeth, and deep and slow pulse.

Astragalus 30g, Codonopsis pilosula 20g, Angelica 15g, Curcuma 15g, Lycium barbarum 20g, Cuminum foeniculum 15g, Atractylodes lancea 15g, Citrus aurantium 15g, Toosendan fruit 25g, Cinnamon bark 8g, Aquilaria wood 6g, Cornus officinalis 5g, decocted in water and taken three times a day.

(3) Qi deficiency and sinking type:

The swelling is swollen and easy to go down but difficult to go up, causing shortness of breath and fatigue, poor appetite and bloating, dull complexion, pale tongue with thin white coating, and weak pulse.

Astragalus 30g, ginseng 10g, Atractylodes 15g, Angelica 15g, Bupleurum 12g, Cimicifuga 12g, Citrus aurantium 12g, Roasted Licorice 10g, Cyperus rotundus 15g, Litchi seed 20g, Toosendan fruit 25g, Citrus aurantium 15g. Decoct in water and take three times a day.