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Modified Dioscorea Decoction to Leach Out Dampness #1

Also known asBei Xie Shen Shi Tang Jia Jian # 1- Modified Dioscoreae Decoction to Leach Out Dampness #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Cang ZhuRz. Atractylodis10 g

    Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, expels Wind-Dampness and clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.

    • Huang Bai
    for skin lesions due to Wind-Dampness.
  • Bei XieRz. Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae15 g

    Separates the pure from the turbid, resolves turbid Dampness in the Lower Jiao, expels Wind-Dampness and clears Damp-Heat from the skin.

    for Damp-Heat skin lesions.
  • Huang BaiCx. Phellodendri10 g

    Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower Jiao, drains Deficiency Fire, drains Fire and relieves toxicity.

  • Yi Yi RenSm. Coicis15 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, clears Heat, expels Wind-Dampness, clears Damp-Heat and nourishes the skin.

  • Tu Fu LingRz. Smilacis Glabrae30 g

    Relieves toxicity, eliminates Dampness and clears Damp-Heat from the skin.

    for joint pain due to Damp-Heat toxin.
    • Bei Xie
    for joint pain and turbid urine due to Damp-Heat toxin.
  • Mu Dan PiCx. Moutan6–12 g

    Clears Heat, cools and harmonizes the Blood, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, drains pus and reduces swelling.

  • Tong CaoMedulla Tetrapanacis2–10 g

    Promotes urination, resolves Dampness and

    clears Heat.

  • Ze XieRz. Alismatis4.5–16 g

    Promotes urination and leaches out Dampness.

  • Da Qing YeFol. Isatidis9–30 g

    Clears Heat and resolves Fire toxicity.

  • Ma Chi XianHb. Portulacae9–15 g

    Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood, clears Damp-Heat and treats sores.

  • Zi CaoRx. Arnebiae/ Lithospermi3–20 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, invigorates Blood circulation, relieves Fire toxins, encourages rashes and clears Damp-Heat from the skin.

    for dense purpuric rash associated with severe Fire toxin.
    • Huang Bai
    for Heat in the skin disorders such as boils, eczema, and burns.

Actions

  • Reduces Heat
  • Eliminates Dampness through drainage
  • Promotes Blood circulation
  • Disperses Blood Stagnation.

Patterns treated

Genital warts arising from Damp-Heat

Manifestations

  • Warts occurring in the genital area
  • Pain and distension occurring before or during the menstrual period
  • Abdominal pain with a burning quality and guarding, occurring either before or after menstrual flow
  • The lower back feels sore and distended
  • Applying pressure intensifies the pain
  • Lower abdominal pain may be persistent and intensify during menstruation
  • Sensations of heat
  • The abdomen feels hot
  • A dislike of heat
  • Foul-smelling yellow discharge from the vagina occurring between periods
  • Menstrual Blood that is thick, dark-red or purple, containing clots
  • Bleeding may at times be heavy
  • Urine may occasionally be dark, scanty and concentrated
  • A slight fever may be present
Tongue body
A tongue that appears red
Coating
A coating that is yellow and greasy
Pulse
The pulse may be wiry and rapid, slippery and rapid, or soft and rapid

Indications

Warts in the genital region