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.)

Medicinal Enema #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen 30g Calms the Spirit, Clears Heat, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Nourishes the Blood.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 30g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Relieves pain.
Hb. Patriniae Bai Jiang Cao 30g Clears Heat, resolves toxicity,expels pus, dispels Blood Stasis and stops pain.
With Chi Shao, for abdominal pain and fever due to postpartum Blood Stasis.
Caulis Sargentodoxae Hong Teng 30g Clears Heat, Disperses Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces abscesses, Resolves toxicity, Stops pain.
Hb. Smilacis Glabrae Tu Fu Ling 20g Relieves toxicity, eliminates Dampness and dispels Heat from the Lower Jiao.
Hb. Corydalis Yan Hu Suo 20g Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi and stops pain.

Formula Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Clears Heat
  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Relieves toxicity
  • Alleviates pain

Syndromes

  • Toxic Heat with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Treats

  • Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Decoct and use as an enema. Retain it for at least 30 min. Administer once daily, stopping during menses flow. Ten daily enemas make one course of treatment. Treatment may be continued for a total of —two to three courses.

Modifications

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