Foul-smelling leukorrhea according to Chinese Medicine
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A herbal formula that might help with foul-smelling leukorrhea
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Source date: 1682 AD
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder. Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner.
Why might Long Dan Xie Gan Tang help with foul-smelling leukorrhea?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder' of which foul-smelling leukorrhea is a symptom.
Chinese Gentian might help with foul-smelling leukorrhea
Why might Chinese Gentian (Long Dan Cao) help with foul-smelling leukorrhea?
Because it is a key herb in Long Dan Xie Gan Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with foul-smelling leukorrhea as a symptom)
Chinese Gentian is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Heart, the Large intestine, the Liver and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat especially in the Liver and Gallbladder Meridians. Clears Liver-Fire. Clears Liver-Wind.
Other symptoms often associated with foul-smelling leukorrhea
Fixed pain in the hypochondria Headaches Dizziness Red and sore eyes Diminished hearing Swelling in the ears Bitter taste in the mouth Irritability Short temper Painful urination