Chinese medicines for epididymal cysts

Epididymal cysts belong to the category of “Zi Phlegm” in Chinese medicine, and the treatment of epididymal cysts can be based on the diagnosis and treatment of gentian diarrhea and liver pills, six flavors of Di Huang Pills, Gui Zhi Fu Ling Pills and other drugs. 1. Gentian Liver Pill: This drug is composed of gentian, mouton, zejiao and other Chinese herbs, which has the effect of clearing liver and gallbladder, and relieving dampness and heat. Chinese medicine believes that the epididymis is the place where the liver meridian passes through, and if epididymal cysts are caused by dampness and heat in the liver meridian, this drug can be used. The adverse effects and contraindications of this drug are not clear, avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy food, should not take tonic Chinese medicine at the same time during the period of taking the drug. 2. Six-flavored Dihuang Pill: Six-flavored Dihuang Pill is composed of ripened dihuang, Chinese yam, mudanpi and other traditional Chinese medicines, which has the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys, and can be used for the treatment of epididymal cysts caused by yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys, the adverse reactions and contraindications of this drug are not yet clear, avoiding indigestible food, and should not be taken by patients with colds and fevers. 3. Gui Zhi Fu Ling Pill: the drug is composed of Gui Zhi, Poria, peach kernel and other traditional Chinese medicines, has the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, eliminating the symptom (eliminating the abdominal lumps), and can be used for epididymal cyst caused by blood stasis and stagnation, the adverse effects of this drug are still unclear, pregnant women are forbidden to avoid cold, greasy, spicy food. Epididymal cysts need to be treated with medication on the basis of professional Chinese medicine practitioners, the use of medication should follow the doctor’s instructions, if the symptoms are more serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner.