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.)

XIONG SHE WAN - 雄蛇囊 - REALGAR AND CNIDIUM PILLS

English: Realgar and Cnidium Pills
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Realgar Xiong Huang 3g Relieves toxicity and kills parasites topically.
Fr. Cnidii She Chuang Zi 9g Dries Dampness, kills parasites and stops itching topically.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Kills parasites
  • Stops vaginal discharge

Syndromes

  • Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Yellow vaginal discharge
  • Discharge is spongy and frothy
  • Discharge may cloudy or turbid
  • Discharge may be accompanied by a foul smell
  • Short, reddish urination
  • Intense vaginal itching which is difficult to bear
  • T: Reddish
  • C: Yellow
  • P: Slippery

Treats

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind the ingredients and make into pills with honey weighing 3g each. Wrap each pill well in gauze and tie with a one foot length of string in the middle, for removal. After fumigating and washing, insert 1 pill into the vagina before bed. Remove upon waking. Repeat for seven days.

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