What diseases is Xiongdan Zhiling Ointment used to treat?
Dec 26, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Xiongdan Zhiling膏 (Bear Gallbladder Hemorrhoid Linctus) can be used to treat diseases such as anal sinusitis, external hemorrhoids, internal hemorrhoids, mixed hemorrhoids, and intestinal bleeding due to wind-heat. In daily life, patients should avoid consuming excessively spicy, greasy, or irritating foods to reduce gastrointestinal irritation and burden. Additionally, regularly clean the anus to maintain local dryness and hygiene, thereby reducing the risk of bacterial infection.
Generally, Xiongdan Zhi Ling Ointment can treat diseases such as anal sinusitis, external hemorrhoids, internal hemorrhoids, mixed hemorrhoids, and intestinal bleeding with blood in stool. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Anal Sinusitis
Anal sinusitis typically occurs due to the accumulation of feces or secretions within the anal sinuses, leading to bacterial infection. Ingredients in Xiongdan Zhi Ling Ointment, such as bear bile powder and borneol, have effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. These properties help alleviate inflammation and pain caused by anal sinusitis and promote recovery.
2. External Hemorrhoids
External hemorrhoids refer to perianal swellings or clusters of varicose veins caused by varicosity of the external hemorrhoidal venous plexus above the dentate line or by inflammation, hypertrophy of anal margin skin folds, connective tissue proliferation, or subcutaneous thrombosis. Xiongdan Zhi Ling Ointment can reduce swelling and pain, promote wound healing, and relieve symptoms such as anal itching, pain, and foreign body sensation caused by external hemorrhoids.
3. Mild Internal Hemorrhoids
Internal hemorrhoids are soft venous masses formed by dilated or tortuous vascular cushions located in the submucosa of the distal rectum above the dentate line, usually caused by prolonged sitting or standing, spicy diet, and other factors. Xiongdan Zhi Ling Ointment has effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. It can improve symptoms of bleeding and prolapsed masses caused by internal hemorrhoids and is especially suitable for treating mild internal hemorrhoids.
4. Mixed Hemorrhoids
Mixed hemorrhoids refer to the simultaneous presence of internal and external hemorrhoids, typically formed when internal hemorrhoids progressively worsen and venous varicosities extend below the dentate line. Xiongdan Zhi Ling Ointment is also effective in treating mixed hemorrhoids, relieving various symptoms caused by both internal and external hemorrhoids and promoting recovery.
5. Intestinal Bleeding with Blood in Stool
Intestinal bleeding with blood in stool refers to hematochezia caused by either damp-heat accumulation in the intestines forcing blood to flow abnormally or by spleen deficiency leading to poor blood control. This condition is often associated with dietary irregularities, excessive fatigue, and other factors. The heat-clearing and detoxifying ingredients in Xiongdan Zhi Ling Ointment can eliminate intestinal damp-heat, while its hemostatic components can alleviate hematochezia, thus improving the condition of intestinal bleeding.
In daily life, patients should avoid consuming excessively spicy, greasy, or irritating foods to reduce intestinal irritation and burden. Additionally, the anal area should be cleaned regularly to maintain dryness and cleanliness, thereby reducing the risk of bacterial infection.
