What medication should be taken for damp-heat in the lower jiao causing scrotal dampness?

    In general, scrotal dampness caused by damp-heat in the lower jiao is often accompanied by symptoms such as scrotal distension, itching, and yellowish or bloody urine. This condition is commonly triggered by pathogenic damp-heat accumulating in the lower jiao. Patients may take medications such as Longdan Xiegan Pills, Simiao Pills, Phellodendron Capsules, Sophora Flavescens Tablets, and Qingre Qushi Granules under medical guidance. Detailed explanations are as follows:

    1. Longdan Xiegan Pills

    These pills contain ingredients like Gentiana (Longdan), Bupleurum (Chaihu), and Scutellaria (Huangqin), which help clear heat and dampness from the liver and gallbladder, effectively eliminating damp-heat in the lower jiao and improving scrotal dampness caused by downward invasion of damp-heat. They also alleviate symptoms such as bitter taste in the mouth and dark urine. These pills are suitable for patients with predominant damp-heat accompanied by symptoms of liver and gallbladder damp-heat.

    2. Simiao Pills

    Composed of Phellodendron (Huangbai), Atractylodes (Cangzhu), Coix Seed (Yiyiren), and Achyranthes Root (Niuxi), these pills are effective in clearing heat, removing dampness, and promoting joint mobility. They demonstrate significant effects in treating scrotal dampness caused by damp-heat in the lower jiao, particularly suitable for patients also experiencing heaviness in the lower limbs, joint swelling, and pain caused by damp-heat descending. These pills can fundamentally eliminate damp-heat pathogens in the lower jiao.

    3. Phellodendron Capsules

    The main ingredient is Phellodendron bark (Huangbai), which functions to clear heat, dry dampness, purge fire, and detoxify. It has a strong effect in clearing damp-heat and can directly target damp-heat in the lower jiao, alleviating scrotal dampness. It also helps relieve discomfort caused by damp-heat, such as short, dark urine and anal burning. These capsules are suitable for patients with relatively isolated damp-heat symptoms.

    4. Sophora Flavescens Tablets

    Primarily composed of Sophora Flavescens (Kushen), these tablets clear heat, dry dampness, kill parasites, and relieve itching. They not only eliminate damp-heat in the lower jiao to improve scrotal dampness but also significantly alleviate itching associated with scrotal dampness. These tablets are suitable for patients with damp-heat descending accompanied by scrotal itching, reducing irritation caused by damp-heat to the scrotal skin.

    5. Qingre Qushi Granules

    Containing ingredients like Codonopsis (Dangshen), Capillaris (Yinchen), and Laggera Pterodonta Root (Gangmeigen), these granules function to clear heat, remove dampness, replenish qi, and promote body fluid production. While eliminating damp-heat in the lower jiao and improving scrotal dampness, they also replenish body fluids consumed by damp-heat. These granules are suitable for patients with damp-heat descending accompanied by symptoms of qi deficiency and fluid damage, such as dry mouth and fatigue, addressing both heat-clearing and body strengthening.

    Maintain healthy lifestyle habits in daily life, avoid prolonged sitting, keep the scrotal area clean and dry, and avoid consuming spicy or greasy foods such as chili peppers, fried foods, and fatty meats, as these may exacerbate damp-heat in the lower jiao and hinder symptom recovery.