Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Anal Fistula

The TCM treatment methods for anal fistula mainly include the following: 1. **Dampness-Heat Clearing Method**: Aimed at damp-heat accumulation often caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and downward accumulation of damp-heat, this method employs heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs such as Fructus Aurantii (Zhike), Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian), and Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin). These herbs can be administered internally or externally in forms such as herbal decoctions or medicated ointments to achieve the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, and regulating the spleen and stomach. 2. **Spleen-Strengthening and Dampness-Removing Method**: This method involves oral administration of warming and spleen-strengthening herbs such as Codonopsis Root (Dangshen), Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu), and Poria (Fuling), which also help remove dampness and resolve blood stasis. Externally, substances such as propolis and Coptis powder (Huanglian powder) may be used. These treatments aim to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing of the anal fistula. 3. **Herbal Fumigation and Washing Method**: This involves fumigating and washing the anal area with a decoction of medicinal herbs. The warm steam helps promote wound healing through its warming, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial effects. Commonly used herbs include white honey (Bai Mi) and Coptidis Rhizoma (Huanglian). These methods should be used under the guidance of a physician, along with adjustments to diet, hygiene, and lifestyle. Patients with more severe conditions are advised to seek timely treatment at a正规 medical institution.