Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Dai Xia Quan Xi Qi - 帶下灌洗器 - Vaginal Discharge Douche

English: Vaginal Discharge Douche
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Cnidii She Chuang Zi 25g Dries Dampness, kills parasites and stops itching topically.
Fr. Kochiae Di Fu Zi 25g Clears Damp-Heat, promotes urination, expels Dampness and stops itching.
With She Chuang Zi, topically, as a wash for itch.
Alumen Ming Fan 10g Relieves toxicity, dries Dampness, kills parasites and alleviates itching.
With She Chuang Zi, as an external wash for chronic vaginal discharge with itching and eczema and for genital itching due to vaginal candidiasis in women.
Catechu Er Cha 10g Drains Dampness and absorbs suppuration.
With She Chuang Zi, as an external wash for vaginal discharge.
Borax Peng Sha 10g Relieves toxicity, prevents putrefication and reduces swellings.
Myrrh Mo Yao 5g Alleviates pain, Dispels Blood Stasis, Generates flesh, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes healing, Reduces swelling.
Vinegar Cu 1 tbsp Invigorates blood, dispels Blood Stasis, stops pain, courses the Liver, regulates Qi, moves Stagnation and relieves toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Toxins
  • Resolves Dampness
  • Stops discharge
  • Stops itch

Syndromes

  • Toxic Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Thick yellow or green vaginal discharge
  • Discharge may be mixed with Blood
  • May have a fishy stench
  • Vaginal ulceration
  • Itch
  • Short, red urine
  • Bitter taste in the mouth
  • Dry throat
  • T: Red
  • C: Yellow
  • P: Slippery and rapid

Treats

  • Pruritis vulva
  • Vaginal inflammation and swelling
  • Vaginal discharge

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Cook the above ingredients in 1 quart of water. Strain the dregs and save the liquid. Add the vinegar. Use as either a douche or wash.

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.