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.)

Rectal Enema #1

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Sparganii San Leng 10g Forcefully breaks up Blood Stasis, regulates Qi, dissolves accumulations, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
Rz. Curcumae E Zhu 10g Activates Blood circulation, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi, dissolves accumulations and alleviates pain.
With San Leng, for Qi and Blood Stagnation with clumping and accumulation leading to pain with distending pain in the chest, epigastrium and abdomen, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine myoma and ovarian cysts.
Caulis Sargentodoxae Hong Teng 12g Activates the Blood, Clears Heat, Disperses Stasis and stops pain, Reduces abscesses, Resolves toxicity.
Spina Gleditsiae Zao Jiao Ci 12g Discharges pus, Draws out toxicity, Invigorates the Blood, Reduces swelling.
Nidus Vespae Lu Feng Fang 12g Alleviates pain and itching and treats tumors, Expels Wind, Relieves toxicity.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 12g Activates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis,reduces swelling from sores and abscesses and relieves pain.
With Tao Ren, for Blood Stasis induced menstrual disorders, especially those characterized by early period, excessive bleeding and thick purple clots.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 6g Activates Blood circulation, Breaks up Blood Stasis, Drains abscesses, Moistens the Intestines, Unblocks the bowels.

Formula Actions

  • Activates the Blood
  • Breaks up Blood Stasis

Syndromes

  • Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic region
  • Heavy and/or irregular periods
  • Spotting between periods or before periods
  • Infertility
  • Difficulty conceiving
  • Pain during sexual intercourse
  • Abdominal swelling
  • Painful bowel movements, especially during menstruation
  • Bleeding from the rectum during menstruation
  • Lower abdominal pain during menstruation
  • Low back pain
  • Painful urination during menstruation
  • Sometimes no symptoms at all
  • Other symptoms may include:
    Headaches
    Low grade fevers
    Depression
    Hypoglycemia
    Anxiety
    Susceptibility to infections and allergies
  • T: Purple or Purple spots
  • C: Normal
  • P: Choppy

Treats

  • Endometriosis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Decoct and take as a rectal enema.

Modifications

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