Can litchi seeds alleviate testicular swelling and pain?

Generally speaking, lychee seeds can to some extent relieve testicular swelling and pain. The specific analysis is as follows:

Lychee seeds are dried lychee seeds, possessing functions of promoting qi circulation, dispersing nodules, relieving cold, and alleviating pain. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, lychee seeds are commonly used to treat conditions such as hernia pain and testicular swelling and pain. They can reduce testicular swelling, alleviate the sensation of heaviness, and provide some relief to patients. However, the causes of testicular swelling and pain may include various factors such as trauma, infection, testicular torsion, and testicular stones. Therefore, using lychee seeds alone may have limited therapeutic effectiveness, and some patients may not achieve complete relief from testicular swelling and pain solely through the use of lychee seeds.

Lychee seeds can be prepared by decocting in water and may be combined with other medicinal ingredients such as tangerine seeds, fennel, and green tangerine peel to enhance their effects in regulating qi and dispersing nodules. If the effect is unsatisfactory, patients may need to combine other traditional Chinese patent medicines or Western medications for treatment, such as Longdan Xiegan Wan (Dragon胆泻肝丸) or Compound Shiwei Tablets (复方石韦片), or alleviate symptoms through methods such as regulating qi and blood and promoting meridian circulation.

When using lychee seeds to treat testicular swelling and pain, it is essential to follow medical advice and avoid self-medication.