Traditional Chinese Medicine for Treating Mumps: A Single Formula and External Treatment Method

Traditional Chinese medicine can be used to treat parotitis through single prescription and external treatment methods, mainly including Jinyinhua Lu, Banlangen granules, Puji disinfectant drink, Ruyi Jinhuang powder external application, and light moxibustion. Mumps is often caused by external wind, heat, pathogenic toxins, or gastrointestinal heat accumulation, manifested as symptoms such as swelling, pain, and fever under the ear.

1. Jinyinhua Dew

Jinyinhua Dew is distilled from honeysuckle and has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying. It is suitable for the early stage of mumps when wind and heat attack the surface. The patient may experience mild redness and swelling around the earlobe, low-grade fever, sore throat, and other symptoms. When using, caution should be taken for those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, and avoid taking with spicy food. Can be combined with fresh reed root decoction as a tea drink to enhance the heat clearing effect.

2. Banlangen granules

Banlangen granules contain Banlangen extract, which can cool the blood and throat, and has a significant effect on heat toxin stagnation type parotitis. Common symptoms include burning and swelling pain in the cheeks, difficulty swallowing, high fever, etc. This medicine is cold, and long-term use may cause diarrhea in people with weak constitution. It is recommended to use it within 3 days of onset for the best effect, and it can be combined with external application of menthol to reduce swelling.

III. Puji Disinfection Drink

Puji Disinfection Drink is composed of Huangqin, Huanglian, and other ingredients, and is mainly used to treat mumps caused by excessive heat toxicity. Suitable for patients with swelling spreading to the neck, persistent high fever, thirst and irritability. This formula is bitter and cold, which can easily damage the stomach. During the medication period, avoid greasy foods. If there is a tendency for parotid gland suppuration, it is necessary to promptly cooperate with antibiotic treatment.

4. External application of Ruyi Jinhuang Powder

Ruyi Jinhuang Powder contains ingredients such as rhubarb and cypress, which can relieve local redness, swelling, and pain in the parotid gland when applied externally. When using, apply vinegar to the affected area and replace it twice a day. Do not use for individuals with skin damage, and discontinue use if rash occurs after application. This method, combined with oral medication, can accelerate swelling reduction, especially suitable for pediatric patients.

V. Lamp moxibustion

Lamp moxibustion treats mumps by burning the Jiaosun acupoint, and is suitable for chronic patients with recurrent episodes. During operation, dipping cordyceps into oil and igniting rapid moxibustion can clear the meridians and relieve heat stagnation. This method needs to be operated by a professional physician to avoid burning the skin. Do not bathe within 24 hours after treatment, pregnant women and those with bleeding constitution should not use it. During the treatment period, it is necessary to maintain oral hygiene and rinse the mouth with diluted salt water three times a day. The diet should be light and liquid, avoiding acidic foods that stimulate saliva secretion. When experiencing high fever, ice packs can be used to apply cold compress under the armpits. If the body temperature exceeds 39 ℃, seek medical attention promptly. During the illness, isolate and rest, boil and disinfect clothes, and generally recover within 2 weeks. If complications such as headache, vomiting, testicular swelling and pain occur, immediate treatment with a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine is necessary.