Traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating ankle sprain as well as preparation method and use method of traditional Chinese medicine composition

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine compositions, in particular to a traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating ankle sprain as well as a preparation method and a use method of the traditional Chinese medicine composition. The traditional Chinese medicine composition comprises scutellaria baicalensis, radix curcumae, rheum officinale, radix angelicae, coptis chinensis, pericarpium citri reticulatae, humifuse euphorbia herb, radix paeoniae rubra, cortex phellodendri amurensis, corydalis tuber, centella asiatica, garden balsam stem, lycopodium clavatum and gardenia jasminoides. And swelling and pain are relieved. The traditional Chinese medicine is suitable for local swelling and heat pain, ecchymosis, limited movement and local swelling and heat pain of soft tissues of joints and limbs caused by blood stasis blocking meridians after trauma, is simple and convenient to prepare and use, and has the characteristics of high curative effect, quick effect, low cost, safety, no side effect and convenience and quickness in use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine compositions, and more particularly to a traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating ankle sprains, its preparation method, and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] Ankle sprains are a common orthopedic condition. With increasing emphasis on exercise, the incidence of ankle sprains is also rising. Early-stage redness, swelling, and pain cause significant inconvenience to patients' daily lives and work. Currently, clinical treatment primarily follows the POLICE principle: protection, appropriate weight-bearing, rest and ice application, compression bandaging, and elevation of the affected limb. No specific medication recommendations are made. Based on these principles, many patients self-medicate, using medications such as blood-activating and stasis-removing plasters or safflower oil, which often have adverse effects. In clinical practice, orthopedic surgeons typically use blood-activating and stasis-removing drugs and topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Blood-activating and stasis-removing drugs have a strong anti-swelling effect but a relatively slow onset of action and poor analgesic effect; some patients may experience significant allergic reactions. While NSAIDs have a strong analgesic effect, their anti-swelling effect is weak, and even with topical NSAIDs, some patients still experience gastrointestinal reactions after transdermal absorption.

[0003] Traditional Chinese medicine has long recognized ankle sprains. The *Zhengti Leiyao* states, "When the limbs are injured externally, the qi and blood are injured internally." The *Zabing Yuanliu Xizhu* records, "A fall or sprain, when sudden, affects the body from the outside in, injuring both qi and blood." The *Yizong Jinjian* states, "In cases of injury, swelling and pain are caused by the stagnation of blood." The *Suwen* states, "When qi injures the form, the form injures the swelling; therefore, pain precedes swelling..." It is believed that the cause of this condition is a violent twisting motion that causes qi and blood to overflow from the vessels, stagnate locally, and cause pain due to obstruction. The national higher education textbook for Traditional Chinese Medicine, *Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology* (3rd edition), diagnoses early-stage injuries as "Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome," recommending treatment methods such as purging and removing blood stasis, promoting Qi and blood circulation, and clearing heat and cooling blood. Commonly used external medications include ointments for relieving pain and reducing swelling, stasis-reducing ointments, and golden ointments. However, traditional ointments commonly cause allergic reactions, and their effects are slow and their application methods are cumbersome. To ensure efficacy, patients often need to frequently visit the hospital for treatment, causing considerable inconvenience to their work and daily life. Furthermore, ointments often leave some residue at the application site, and after drying, they may flake off, which does not meet the modern demand for convenient, quick, and aesthetically pleasing products, hindering the promotion of traditional Chinese medicine preparations.

[0004] Currently, many researchers have made improvements in various aspects to further enhance the promotion of traditional Chinese medicine. For example, CN119185421A discloses a traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating acute ankle sprains, its preparation method, and its application. To reduce allergic reactions to plasters, the formulation has been optimized, and its efficacy focuses on regulating qi and promoting blood circulation. However, the finished product is still a plaster, which still has the disadvantages of inconvenience in use and easy peeling after drying. CN115317539A also discloses an analgesic and anti-swelling composition, a high-viscosity gel plaster, and its preparation method. Its purpose is to solve the problem of plasters being easy to fall off by enhancing adhesion. However, the excessive adhesion makes the plaster difficult to remove. If there is abundant body hair in the injured area, removing the plaster increases the patient's pain. Moreover, its efficacy focuses more on clearing heat and detoxifying, which does not conform to the syndrome of qi stagnation and blood stasis after injury. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address a series of problems with commonly used medications for treating ankle sprains, such as the poor efficacy, allergic reactions, inconvenience, and unsightly appearance of traditional Chinese medicine ointments, and the poor swelling-reducing effect and gastrointestinal irritation of Western medicines. This composition and preparation method not only ensure therapeutic efficacy but also offer simple preparation and usage, high patient acceptance, and ease of clinical application.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating ankle sprains, comprising the following raw material components in the indicated weight ratios:

[0008] Scutellaria baicalensis 12-16 parts, Curcuma longa 8-10 parts, Rheum palmatum 12-16 parts, Angelica dahurica 10-12 parts, Coptis chinensis 9-12 parts, Citrus reticulata 9-12 parts, Euphorbia humifusa 12-16 parts, Paeonia lactiflora 12-16 parts, Phellodendron chinense 10-12 parts, Corydalis yanhusuo 12-16 parts, Centella asiatica 12-15 parts, Clematis chinensis 12-15 parts, Lycopodium clavatum 13-15 parts, Gardenia jasminoides 13-15 parts.

[0009] The compatibility relationships of the components in the above composition are as follows:

[0010] Rhubarb clears heat and detoxifies, invigorates blood and removes blood stasis, and eliminates heat toxins and stagnation, especially effective for external use to clear heat and reduce swelling. It is the chief herb in this formula for clearing heat and removing blood stasis. Scutellaria baicalensis clears heat and dries dampness, clears heat and detoxifies, and is especially effective for clearing heat in the upper burner and on the skin surface. It assists rhubarb in clearing heat and detoxifying. Coptis chinensis clears heat and dries dampness, clears heat and detoxifies, and is especially effective for clearing heat toxins in the middle burner and blood. It works synergistically with Scutellaria baicalensis and Phellodendron chinense to enhance the effects of clearing heat, clearing fire, and detoxifying. Phellodendron chinense: clears heat and dries dampness, clears fire and detoxifies, and is especially effective for clearing damp heat in the lower burner. The four herbs combined have a concentrated and powerful effect, serving as the principal herbs.

[0011] Red peony root clears heat and cools the blood, disperses blood stasis and relieves pain. It assists the principal herb in clearing heat from the blood, resolving blood stasis and relieving pain. Euphorbia humifusa clears heat and detoxifies, cools the blood and stops bleeding, invigorates blood and disperses blood stasis. Corydalis invigorates blood, regulates qi, and relieves pain. It is a key analgesic. Turmeric invigorates blood, regulates qi, relieves pain, clears the heart and cools the blood. It assists Corydalis in regulating qi, invigorating blood, and relieving pain, while also clearing heat. Gardenia jasminoides drains fire and relieves irritability, clears heat and promotes diuresis, cools the blood and detoxifies. Externally, it has excellent effects in reducing swelling and relieving pain, assisting the principal herb in clearing heat from the triple burner and enhancing its detoxifying and swelling-reducing effects. All are assistant herbs.

[0012] Angelica dahurica dispels wind and dries dampness, reduces swelling and drains pus, and relieves pain. External application can enhance its effects in reducing swelling and relieving pain, while also drying dampness. Tangerine peel regulates qi and strengthens the spleen, dries dampness and resolves phlegm; small amounts can help promote qi circulation and eliminate dampness, which in turn aids blood circulation and dampness resolution. Centella asiatica clears heat and promotes diuresis, detoxifies and reduces swelling, invigorates blood and relieves pain, assisting in clearing heat and promoting diuresis, detoxifying, reducing swelling, and invigorating blood. All three are adjuvant herbs.

[0013] Clematis chinensis dispels wind and dampness, relaxes muscles and tendons, and relieves pain by dispersing blood stasis. Its medicinal power can penetrate the muscles and bones, guiding other herbs directly to the affected area (muscles, bones, and joints), making it an excellent external guiding herb. Lycopodium clavatum dispels wind and dampness, relaxes muscles and tendons, and promotes blood circulation. Together with Clematis chinensis, it is specifically designed to relieve muscle spasms and improve joint mobility. Together, they serve as guiding herbs.

[0014] As preferred ingredients, there are 15 parts of Scutellaria baicalensis, 10 parts of Curcuma longa, 15 parts of Rheum palmatum, 12 parts of Angelica dahurica, 10 parts of Coptis chinensis, 12 parts of Citrus reticulata peel, 15 parts of Euphorbia humifusa, 15 parts of Paeonia lactiflora, 12 parts of Phellodendron chinense, 15 parts of Corydalis yanhusuo, 15 parts of Centella asiatica, 15 parts of Clematis chinensis, 15 parts of Lycopodium clavatum, and 15 parts of Gardenia jasminoides.

[0015] The present invention also provides a method for preparing the above-mentioned traditional Chinese medicine composition: add water to the medicine composition to cover the surface of the medicine, decoct each dose to 100ml, and package it into bags.

[0016] The present invention also provides a method of using the above-mentioned traditional Chinese medicine composition: when using, take an appropriate amount of the decoction, pour it onto sterile gauze, apply it directly to the affected area, fix it with tape, twice a day, for a course of 14 days.

[0017] Long-term clinical practice has proven that this traditional Chinese medicine composition has the effects of cooling the blood, promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. It is suitable for local redness, swelling, heat, pain, ecchymosis, and limited mobility caused by blood stasis obstructing the meridians after trauma, as well as local redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the joints and soft tissues of the limbs. All the drug components of this formula are green Chinese herbal medicines, with low preparation costs. The types and weight ratios of the drugs in the formula are scientifically reasonable, and the preparation and use methods are simple. It has the characteristics of high efficacy, rapid effect, low cost, safety without side effects, and convenient and quick use. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present invention will be further described below through specific embodiments, but this is not a limitation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or improvements based on the basic idea of ​​the present invention, but as long as they do not depart from the basic idea of ​​the present invention, they are all within the scope of the present invention.

[0019] The endpoints and any values ​​of the ranges disclosed herein are not limited to the precise ranges or values, and these ranges or values ​​should be understood to include values ​​close to these ranges or values. For numerical ranges, the endpoint values ​​of the various ranges, the endpoint values ​​of the various ranges and individual point values, and individual point values ​​can be combined with each other to obtain one or more new numerical ranges, which should be considered as specifically disclosed herein.

[0020] Example

[0021] This embodiment provides a traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating ankle sprains, comprising the following raw material components in the indicated weight ratios: 15 parts Scutellaria baicalensis, 10 parts Curcuma longa, 15 parts Rheum palmatum, 12 parts Angelica dahurica, 10 parts Coptis chinensis, 12 parts Citrus reticulata peel, 15 parts Euphorbia humifusa, 15 parts Paeonia lactiflora, 12 parts Phellodendron chinense, 15 parts Corydalis yanhusuo, 15 parts Centella asiatica, 15 parts Clematis chinensis, 15 parts Lycopodium clavatum, and 15 parts Gardenia jasminoides. Add water to cover the herbs and decoct to obtain 100ml of decoction for later use.

[0022] efficacy studies

[0023] This clinical study selected 156 patients with ankle sprains who visited the outpatient and emergency departments of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital between January 2025 and August 2025. The patients met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and consented to participate in this clinical observation. The traditional Chinese medicine composition of this invention was used for herbal poultice treatment, and the VAS pain score and related indicators such as limb circumference were observed.

[0024] 1. Diagnostic and inclusion / exclusion criteria

[0025] 1.1 Diagnostic criteria: Western medicine diagnosis of acute ankle sprain refers to "Practical Orthopedics": a clear history of ankle sprain; local swelling, pain, subcutaneous ecchymosis, and functional impairment of the ankle joint after sprain; X-ray diagnosis shows no dislocation or fracture.

[0026] 1.2 Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnostic Criteria: The TCM diagnosis of acute ankle sprain (Qi stagnation and blood stasis type) refers to the criteria in the "Guiding Principles for Clinical Research of New Traditional Chinese Medicine Drugs": history of ankle injury; ankle pain and swelling, subcutaneous ecchymosis; limited joint movement; dark purple tongue or ecchymosis, wiry and hesitant pulse, etc.

[0027] 1.3 Inclusion criteria for cases: ① Age 18-70 years old, meeting the above diagnostic criteria; ② Disease course within 48 hours, without receiving any treatment; ③ Injury graded as Grade I or II; ④ No skin rupture on the affected ankle, no history of sprains, surgery, or skin diseases such as contact dermatitis; ⑤ Agree to participate in and actively cooperate with this treatment plan, sign informed consent form, and obtain approval from the medical ethics committee before the clinical trial can be conducted; ⑥ Voluntarily participate as an observation subject and be able to follow up regularly as required.

[0028] 1.4 Exclusion criteria: ① Patients with severe internal medical system diseases; ② Patients with vascular or (and) nerve damage; ③ Pregnant and lactating women; ④ Patients with poor compliance, cognitive impairment or mental illness who are unable to cooperate with the trial.

[0029] 1.5 Dropout and exclusion criteria: ① Poor patient compliance and inability to adhere to treatment; ② Occurrence of severe adverse reactions, such as compartment syndrome or severe allergic reactions; ③ Occurrence of other serious diseases during the clinical trial; ④ Patients for whom this treatment was effective, but whose efficacy could not be determined by the addition of other treatments.

[0030] 2. Methods

[0031] 2.1 Treatment and grouping methods

[0032] All patients were treated according to the POLICE principles: protection, appropriate weight-bearing, rest and ice application, pressure bandaging, and elevation of the affected limb. They were randomly assigned to three groups using a random number table: a traditional Chinese medicine group, a Western medicine group, and a Jin Huang Gao (Golden Yellow Ointment) group.

[0033] Traditional Chinese Medicine Group: Take 15 parts of Scutellaria baicalensis, 10 parts of Curcuma longa, 15 parts of Rheum palmatum, 12 parts of Angelica dahurica, 10 parts of Coptis chinensis, 12 parts of Citrus reticulata peel, 15 parts of Euphorbia humifusa, 15 parts of Paeonia lactiflora, 12 parts of Phellodendron chinense, 15 parts of Corydalis yanhusuo, 15 parts of Centella asiatica, 15 parts of Clematis chinensis, 15 parts of Lycopodium clavatum, and 15 parts of Gardenia jasminoides. Add water to cover the herbs and decoct to make 100ml of soup for later use. When using, take an appropriate amount, pour it onto sterile gauze and apply it directly to the affected area, and fix it with adhesive tape.

[0034] Western medicine group: Diclofenac diethylamine emulsion was applied topically. One fingertip unit was taken each time and evenly applied to the affected area to 1 cm outside the edge of the swelling.

[0035] Golden Yellow Ointment Formula: The original formula comes from "The Golden Mirror of Medicine". Take 10 parts rhubarb, 10 parts phellodendron bark, 10 parts turmeric, 10 parts angelica root, 2 parts prepared arisaema, 2 parts dried tangerine peel, 2 parts atractylodes rhizome, 2 parts magnolia bark, 2 parts licorice root, and 20 parts trichosanthes root. Grind all ingredients into a fine powder and mix with 8 parts petroleum jelly to form an ointment. When using, spread an appropriate amount of the medicine evenly on cotton paper, then apply it to the affected area and wrap it with a bandage to prevent it from falling off.

[0036] All of the above medications were administered twice daily for a course of 14 days.

[0037] 2.2 Observation Indicators

[0038] General clinical data of all patients were collected, including gender, age, degree of injury, course of disease at initial diagnosis, skin allergies, and adverse reactions. At the end of treatment, the Drug Attitude Inventory (DAI-10) was used to evaluate patients' subjective feelings about the treatment. Statistical analysis was performed on the efficacy, VAS, AOFAS scores, and EQ-5D-5LVAS scores of each group.

[0039] 2.2.1 Drug Attitude Inventory (DAI-10): This scale includes six positive items: the medication helps me, taking the medication makes me feel more stable, the medication prevents my condition from worsening, I am willing to continue taking the medication, the medication brings me closer to a normal life, and I feel uneasy when I don't take the medication. It also includes four negative items: the medication makes me feel sluggish, the medication makes it difficult for me to concentrate, the side effects of the medication are unbearable, and I don't feel I need these medications. The score range is -10 to 10. A higher total score indicates a more positive attitude towards medication treatment and better adherence; negative or low scores suggest possible adherence problems.

[0040] 2.2.2 Evaluation of clinical efficacy: Refer to the "Guiding Principles for Clinical Research of New Traditional Chinese Medicines".

[0041] Cure: Pain score and swelling rate reduced by ≥95%, joint mobility returned to normal;

[0042] Significant effect: Pain score and swelling rate reduced by ≥70% and <95%, with no restriction on joint movement;

[0043] Effective: Pain score and swelling rate reduced by ≥30% and <70%, joint mobility improved;

[0044] Ineffective: Pain score and swelling rate decreased by <30%, and there was no change in joint movement.

[0045] Swelling rate calculation formula: Swelling rate = [(circumference of affected side - circumference of healthy side) / circumference of healthy side] × 100%; circumference is the circumference of the highest point of the inner and outer ankle joint.

[0046] Overall effective rate = (cured + significantly effective + effective) / total number of cases × 100%.

[0047] 2.2.3 Visual Analogue Scale (VAS): A 100mm long straight line is used. One end of the line represents "no pain" and the other end represents "the most intense pain imaginable" or "extreme pain". Patients mark the corresponding position on this line (with a dot or an "×" etc.) to represent the intensity of the pain they experienced at that time.

[0048] 2.2.4 AOFAS score: includes pain, function and voluntary movement, support, maximum walking distance (number of blocks), ground walking, abnormal gait, forefoot and hindfoot movement (flexion and extension), hindfoot movement (inversion and eversion), ankle-hindfoot stability (forefoot and hindfoot, inversion and eversion), foot alignment, etc.

[0049] 2.2.5 European Five-Dimensional Health Scale (EQ-5D-5L) score: includes mobility, self-care, daily activities, pain or discomfort, anxiety or depression, etc.

[0050] 2.3 Statistical Methods

[0051] Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0. All continuous data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation (x ± s). Paired t-tests were used for normally distributed data, and rank-sum tests were used for non-normally distributed data. One-way ANOVA was used for comparisons among multiple groups. Categorical data were expressed as n (%) and analyzed using the χ² test. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

[0052] 3. Results

[0053] 3.1 General Information

[0054] This study included 156 patients with ankle sprains, divided into 52 patients in each group, aged 18-70 years. All patients completed treatment and follow-up without dropout. There were no statistically significant differences among the three groups in general clinical data such as gender, age, duration of illness at initial diagnosis, and severity of injury. During treatment, 6 patients in the Jin Huang Gao (Golden Yellow Ointment) group developed rashes, which disappeared after anti-allergic treatment. No allergic reactions were observed in the traditional Chinese medicine group and the Western medicine group. Two patients in the Western medicine group experienced gastrointestinal reactions, which disappeared after the addition of a proton pump inhibitor. At the end of treatment, a drug attitude scale assessment showed that patients in the traditional Chinese medicine group had a higher acceptance rate. See Table 1 for details.

[0055] Table 1 Comparison of general clinical data of patients in each group

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[0057] 3.2 Clinical efficacy of treatment in each group of patients

[0058] Regarding the clinical efficacy rate, the total efficacy rate of the traditional Chinese medicine group was 98.08%, the total efficacy rate of the Western medicine group was 84.62%, and the total efficacy rate of the Jinhuang ointment group was 82.69%. The differences in treatment effects between the traditional Chinese medicine group and the Western medicine group, as well as between the Jinhuang ointment group, were statistically significant (see Table 2).

[0059] Table 2 Comparison of clinical efficacy among different groups of patients after treatment (n, %)

[0060]

[0061] 3.3 Comparison of VAS scores before and after treatment in different groups of patients

[0062] There was no statistically significant difference in VAS scores among the three groups before treatment. However, at 3, 7, and 14 days after treatment, the VAS scores of the traditional Chinese medicine group were lower than those of the Western medicine group and the Jinhuang ointment group, and the differences were statistically significant (see Table 3).

[0063] Table 3 Comparison of VAS scores before and after treatment in each group of patients

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[0065] 3.4 Comparison of AOFAS scores before and after treatment in different groups of patients

[0066] There were no statistically significant differences in AOFAS scores among the three groups before and 3 days after treatment. However, at 7 and 14 days after treatment, the AOFAS scores of the Jinhuang ointment group and the Western medicine group were lower than those of the traditional Chinese medicine group, and the differences were statistically significant (see Table 4).

[0067] Table 4 Comparison of AOFAS scores before and after treatment in different groups of patients

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[0069] 3.5 Comparison of EQ-5D-5L scores of patients in different groups before and after treatment

[0070] There were no statistically significant differences in EQ-5D-5L scores among the three groups before treatment. At 3, 7, and 14 days after treatment, the EQ-5D-5L scores of the Jinhuang ointment group and the Western medicine group were lower than those of the traditional Chinese medicine group, and the differences were statistically significant. There were no statistically significant differences between the Western medicine group and the Jinhuang ointment group (see Table 5).

[0071] Table 5 Comparison of EQ-5D-5L scores before and after treatment in each group of patients

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[0073] 4. Conclusion

[0074] The experimental results show that the traditional Chinese medicine group is superior to traditional Jin Huang Gao (a traditional Chinese medicine ointment) and Western anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs in terms of therapeutic effect. The total effective rate is significantly higher than that of Jin Huang Gao and Western anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, and adverse reactions are avoided.

[0075] Application Cases

[0076] Case 1

[0077] Ms. Wang, female, date of birth: August 9, 1979. Outpatient number at Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital: 143609124112123

[0078] The patient presented with "right ankle swelling and pain for 2 hours due to trauma." Two hours prior, the patient had sprained their right ankle, resulting in local swelling and pain, and limited walking ability. They then came to our hospital for examination. An ankle CT scan showed no obvious fracture. During the course of the illness, the patient's appetite and sleep were normal, bowel movements were regular, tongue was dark with a thin white coating, and pulse was wiry. Western medicine diagnosis: ankle sprain; Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis: injury with pain and qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome. The patient was prescribed this herbal composition (example) for external application, twice daily. After 7 days of treatment, the patient's right ankle pain significantly improved, and walking became slightly limited. The herbal composition was continued for external application twice daily. A follow-up phone call 14 days later confirmed that all symptoms had completely disappeared.

[0079] Case 2

[0080] Mr. Zhuo, male, date of birth: February 12, 1980. Outpatient number at Shanghai Seventh People's Hospital: M50FBAF56

[0081] The patient presented with a history of "left foot injury 1 hour prior." One hour earlier, the patient had sprained their left ankle, immediately experiencing swelling and bruising on the anterolateral aspect of the left ankle and dorsum of the foot, accompanied by significant local pain, making walking impossible. They then sought treatment at our hospital. During the course of the illness, the patient's appetite and sleep were normal, urination was regular, bowel movements were slightly constipated, the tongue was dark with a thin white coating, and the pulse was wiry. X-ray examination revealed no obvious fracture, leading to a diagnosis of ankle sprain. The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis was injury-related pain due to qi stagnation and blood stasis. The patient was prescribed a topical application of the herbal composition (example provided) twice daily. Seven days after the initial treatment, the swelling in the ankle significantly improved, and the local pain lessened. The topical application of this herbal decoction was continued twice daily. A follow-up phone call 14 days after the initial visit confirmed that all symptoms had completely disappeared.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating ankle sprains, characterized in that, The raw materials are formulated in the following proportions by weight: Scutellaria baicalensis 12-16 parts, Curcuma longa 8-10 parts, Rheum palmatum 12-16 parts, Angelica dahurica 10-12 parts, Coptis chinensis 9-12 parts, Citrus reticulata 9-12 parts, Euphorbia humifusa 12-16 parts, Paeonia lactiflora 12-16 parts, Phellodendron chinense 10-12 parts, Corydalis yanhusuo 12-16 parts, Centella asiatica 12-15 parts, Clematis chinensis 12-15 parts, Lycopodium clavatum 13-15 parts, and Gardenia jasminoides 13-15 parts.

2. The traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating ankle sprains according to claim 1, characterized in that, The raw materials are as follows, in weight proportions: Scutellaria baicalensis 15 parts, Curcuma longa 10 parts, Rheum palmatum 15 parts, Angelica dahurica 12 parts, Coptis chinensis 10 parts, Citrus reticulata 12 parts, Euphorbia humifusa 15 parts, Paeonia lactiflora 15 parts, Phellodendron chinense 12 parts, Corydalis yanhusuo 15 parts, Centella asiatica 15 parts, Clematis chinensis 15 parts, Lycopodium clavatum 15 parts, and Gardenia jasminoides 15 parts.

3. The traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating ankle sprains according to claim 1, characterized in that, The traditional Chinese medicine composition is in the form of a decoction.

4. A method for preparing a traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating ankle sprains as described in claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, After mixing the raw materials, water is added to submerge the surface of the herbs. The mixture is then decocted until each dose of the decoction is concentrated to 100 mL. The mixture is filtered to remove the residue and then packaged in a sterile medicine bag to obtain the traditional Chinese medicine composition.

5. A method of using the traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating ankle sprains as described in claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, Use twice daily for 14 consecutive days as one course of treatment.

6. The method of use according to claim 5, characterized in that, Apply the wet compress to the affected area.

7. The method of use according to claim 6, characterized in that, When using, pour an appropriate amount of the distillation solution onto sterile gauze and apply it directly to the affected area, then secure the sterile gauze in place.

8. A method of soaking traditional Chinese medicine, characterized in that, The herbal composition for treating ankle sprains as described in claim 1, 2, or 3 is obtained by decoction.

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