Herpes simplex belongs to the category of “heat sores” in Chinese medicine, and when it is recognized as a case of dampness-heat infiltration (dampness and heat invading the intestines, bladder, pubic area, lower limbs, etc.), the treatment should be based on clearing away heat, eliminating dampness and removing toxins, and the main prescription should be Gentian Diarrhea and Liver Soup plus subtraction treatment.
Damp-heat injection evidence of fever sores commonly herpes in the vulva, burning pain and itching, blisters easily broken vesicles; may be accompanied by fever, urinary redness, frequent urination, urinary pain; tongue red, moss yellow, pulse number, etc.. The treatment is to clear away heat and eliminate dampness. The formula selects gentian diarrhea liver soup plus reduction.
Gentian diarrhea liver soup is made of gentian herb, scutellaria, gardenia, chaihu, zedoary, rhubarb, psyllium, angelica and other medicines, has a very good effect of clearing heat, diuresis, detoxification, if the stool is dry, can be used with rhubarb as appropriate; heat and toxicity of heavier people can be added with comfrey, root of bluebells and other heat and detoxification of the Chinese herbal medicines.
Specific medication need to consult a professional Chinese medicine practitioner’s diagnosis and treatment recommendations, not self-medication.