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Erythema nodosum is a nodular erythematous eruption usually limited to the low extremities. Erythema nodosum seems to be Gwadungjun(ÍþÔöï«) and Damp-heat flow(ã¥Ô¸×µñ¼) in oriental medicine. The symptom of erythema nodosum is similar to that of Gwadungjun, so we investigated the literatures of oriental medicine and recet medicine. The results were summarized as follows; 1. In Oriental medicine, erythema nodosum regarded as Damp-heat flow and Gwadungjun. 2. Inflammatory nodus of lower extremity, ie, similar to Gwadungjun, Damp-heat flow, Bichonbal(ºñõۡ), Samnibal(ß²×ìÛ¡), Ududok(åàµÎÔ¸), etc. 3. Erythema nodosum results from inner damp-heat(Ò®êóã¥æð), affection due to pathogenic wind(èâÊïù¦Þ÷). 4. Treatment is to clear away heat(ôèæð), remove dampness(ì¦ã¥), heat from blood(å¼úì), cold-damp(ËäùÎ), and promote blood flood(üÀúì÷×Õ©). 5. We can use Bangpungtongsungsan(ÛÁù¦÷×á¡ß¤), Sopunghwa1hyultang(áÂù¦üÀúì÷·), and Danguijumtongtang(Ó×ÏýÒ¹÷×÷·), etc.
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